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Uttarakhand's Unique Mercury Shiva Lingam: Water Offerings Strictly Forbidden
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News18
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14-02-2026, 11:01
Uttarakhand's Unique Mercury Shiva Lingam: Water Offerings Strictly Forbidden
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A unique mercury (Parad) Shiva Lingam is located in Rishikesh's Tapovan area, coated with silver.
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Unlike traditional Shiva Lingams, offering water is strictly forbidden due to its sensitive mercury composition and special energy.
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Priest Jitendra Kumar explains that offering water can affect its structure and energy, hence devotees are informed of this rule.
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Cleaning and maintenance are done with extreme care by trained individuals following special religious and scientific precautions.
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Installed by Baba 1008 Bhagat Ji Maharaj based on Naga Sadhus' belief for world welfare and positive energy balance.
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