![]() The day Mahadev emerged in the form of a Linga (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi) is celebrated as Mahashivratri. An enraged Mahadev emerged from the pillar and cursed Brahmadev never to be worshipped and banned Ketaki from being used in Puja. While both failed in this task, Brahmadev lied using the testimony of the Ketaki flower that He has succeeded in finding the beginning. He then asked them to find the beginning (adi) and end (anth) of the pillar. As the two were arguing, Devadidev Mahadev assumed the form of a bright flaming pillar and stood between the two. Puranas trace the origin of Shivling to a fight between Sri Hari Vishnu and Brahmadev where each wanted to prove that He was the most powerful. According to Yogic lore, it is the first form that arises when creation takes place and the last form before creation is dissolved. Linga Purana says the pillar signifies the infinite nature of Mahadev. ![]() Shiv Purana’s Vidyeshwar Samhita describes Shivling as a beginningless and endless Jwala-Stambha (cosmic fire pillar).
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