Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 11
Bhūtavana–Kailāsa–Mandākinī–Rudrapurī: Śiva’s Jeweled Abodes and Perpetual Worship
अम्लानमालानिचितैर् नानावर्णैर् गृहोत्तमैः मण्डपैः सुविचित्रैस् तु स्फाटिकस्तम्भसंयुतैः
amlānamālānicitair nānāvarṇair gṛhottamaiḥ maṇḍapaiḥ suvicitrais tu sphāṭikastambhasaṃyutaiḥ
May mga bunton ng mga kuwintas ng bulaklak na di nalalanta at sari-saring kulay, at may mahuhusay na tahanan at mga mandapa na masining ang pagkakayari, na may mga haliging kristal—ganyan dapat pagandahin ang banal na dako para sa pagsamba sa Linga ni Pati, ang Panginoong nagpapalaya sa pashu mula sa pasha.
Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva-puja/temple adornment instructions within the Linga Purana discourse)
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It emphasizes that Linga-puja includes sanctifying and beautifying the worship-space—unfading garlands, colorful adornments, and well-made mandapas—so the devotee approaches Shiva (Pati) with purity, order, and reverence.
By centering worship on the Linga within a consecrated, luminous setting (crystal-pillared mandapas), the verse points to Shiva as Pati—the transcendent Lord—whose presence is invoked through sacred form and disciplined devotion, leading the pashu toward release from pasha.
A key puja-vidhi principle is highlighted: preparing the mandapa and shrine with auspicious, pure materials. This supports Pashupata-oriented discipline by steadying the senses and mind before mantra, offering, and contemplative worship of the Linga.