Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 84
Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi
सितैर्विकसितैः पद्मै रक्तैर् नीलोत्पलैस् तथा मुक्तादामैर् वितानान्ते लम्बितस्तु सितैर्ध्वजैः
sitairvikasitaiḥ padmai raktair nīlotpalais tathā muktādāmair vitānānte lambitastu sitairdhvajaiḥ
Au bord du dais pendaient des bannières blanches, tandis que le pavillon était orné de lotus blancs épanouis, de fleurs rouges et de nénuphars bleus, avec des chapelets de perles—parure de bon augure, digne du culte du Liṅga de Śiva, où le paśu lié s’approche de Pati par la pureté et l’ordre sacré.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It prescribes auspicious mandapa-decoration—flowers, pearl-garlands, and white flags—signifying purity and sacred hospitality offered to the Liṅga as Pati, making the worship-space ritually fit for Śiva.
Śiva-tattva is implied as the supreme Pati who is approached through śuddhi (purity) and maṅgala (auspicious order); the careful adornment reflects reverence for the transcendent yet immanent presence of Śiva in the Liṅga.
It highlights pūjā-vidhi—preparing the worship pavilion (maṇḍapa) with sattvic symbols; this supports inner discipline akin to Pāśupata orientation, where external order aids the pashu’s inward turning toward Pati.