Shivling is worshipped in two common forms – Chala (Moveable) Lingam and Achala (Non Moveable or fixed lingam).

Shivling is worshipped in two common forms – Chala (Moveable) Lingam and Achala (Non Moveable or fixed lingam). The Chala lingam may be kept at one’s own home for worship. Chala Lingams are often made of gemstones, quartz, brass, parad or other metals.

Achala Lingams and installed at temples and are un-movable once they are installed. These are usually made of stones. There are rigid rules for achala lingams which must be followed. Achala Lingam must be offered prayers at fixed times and without failure.

Shiva lingam made of different materials ;

Ashtaloha Lingam: It is made of eight metals and cures leprosy

Vaidurya Lingam: It is made of a precious stone called vaiduryam (Lapis Lazuli) and protects one from enemy's attack.

Spatika Lingam: It is made of crystal and bestows fulfillment of all desires.

Parad Lingam: It is made of mercury and bestows abundance.

Trapu Lingam: It is made of tagara metal and makes one’s life free from enemies, if adored.

Ahasa Lingam: It is made of vitriol of sulphate and relieves one from the menace of the enemies.

Seesa Lingam: It is made of lead and makes the adorer invulnerable to foes.

Narmada Lingam : Narmadeshwar Shiva Lingams are found only in one place in the ENTIRE planet: Central India, on the banks of the Narmada River. They are composed of cryptocrystalline quartz and have the highest frequency or vibration of any stone on the planet! They are formed into natural egg-shapes by the action of the river. The currents of the Narmada River are very strong and forceful and the stones are carried from the rocky river-sides, rendering them smooth and polished.! ✨👁🕉📿🌅🌴🗿🌀🙏

Hari Om Tat Sat ~ Om Namah Shivaya 🌅🌴🕉
Shubh Prabhat ~ Namaste 🙏