Lab Certified Parad ka Shivling (3 inches -1120 Grams ) – (65 to 70% Purity)

Original price was: ₹62,100.Current price is: ₹61,600.

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  • Comes with Lab Certificate of Purity
  • with a Mercury ratio of 65 to 70% Purity
  • Blessed and energized
  • High quality and fine finish and polish
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We offer free delivery on all orders over 1100 within India . We pay from our pocket for getting the product delivered to you. In fact, we lose a lot of money if your delivery doesn't happen and the product is returned to us.
 
So when you place your order, please provide complete address and accept the order when the courier partner comes for delivery.
 
Domestic orders takes around 2 to 4 days within metro cities and 3 to 5 days other than metro cities.
 
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It was a great experience dealing with Mr Rajesh for the purchase of shivling. We look forward to get more items in due course. We really appreciated their professionalism and integrity in assisting us for the purchase . Thanks so much!
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Received this beautiful Shree Yantra carefully wrapped, very quickly shipped. The energy is amazing, thank you very much 🙏🏼🌸
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Absolutely Stunning Craftsmanship! Received Spatika Shivalingam from Rudrapuja recently and was truly mesmerized by their beautiful Spatika Shivalingam set on a green jade base. The combination exudes divine elegance — the clarity of the Spatika paired with the rich, soothing green of jade creates an aura of pure serenity. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the piece feels both spiritually uplifting and aesthetically exquisite. A perfect addition for any pooja room or meditation space. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, high-quality spiritual artifacts!
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Parad ka Shivling

The Pardeshwar Shivling is a significant religious symbol in Hinduism, particularly associated with Lord Shiva. It’s often worshipped in temples and homes, representing divine presence and the essence of creation. The name “Pardeshwar” typically refers to a form of Shiva, emphasizing his role as the lord of the universe and protector of all beings.

Original Parad Shivling meets the divine being and Maya [illusion], meeting of nature and male, meeting of Shiv & Parvati. Even today, our present science says that each of the objects of the universe has been connected with its attractive force.

Parad Shivling, made of mercury (parad), is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism. It symbolizes Lord Shiva and is believed to possess spiritual and healing properties. Devotees often worship it for blessings, prosperity, and protection.

This power lies within each human being; therefore, only we hold riches by these divine powers. And due to these attractive powers, we are capable enough to reach any object or circumstances of the universe to make it suitable for our purpose. As a matter of fact, we ourselves attain the wittiness of the almighty.

Benefits of Parad ka Shivling :

Parad (or Parada) Shivling, made from mercury, is considered sacred in Hinduism and is believed to have several spiritual and health benefits. Here are some of the key benefits associated with it:

  1. Spiritual Significance: Parad Shivling is revered as a manifestation of Lord Shiva, promoting devotion and spiritual growth.
  2. Purification: It is believed to have purifying properties, helping to cleanse negative energies and promote positivity in the surroundings.
  3. Health Benefits: Some practitioners claim that the vibrations emitted by Parad can improve physical health, enhance immunity, and aid in healing various ailments.
  4. Astrological Benefits: It is thought to balance planetary influences, thereby alleviating negative effects from astrological positions.
  5. Meditation Aid: The Shivling can serve as a focus during meditation, helping to deepen spiritual practices and enhance concentration.
  6. Wealth and Prosperity: Many believe that worshipping a Parad Shivling can attract wealth and prosperity to the household.
  7. Fertility and Relationships: It is sometimes associated with improving relationships and promoting fertility.
  8. Stress Relief: Regular worship or meditation with the Shivling may help reduce stress and anxiety.

What is Parad Shivling ?

Parad Shivling Jaladhari is an unparalleled & unique blessing to the human beings by the Gods above. Parad means semen of Lord Shankar. One can attain wealth, family, and prestige by making efforts during its lifetime. But to obtain a Parad Shivling, which a proven Parad has established, is a sign of happiness. Only by having its Darshan [look] all the sins of the past life gets diminished. And delight keeps on rising.

Generally, it is most difficult to make a pure form of Parad. And to make it in a solid form, the same is required to be passed from various complicated processing. When a human being establishes such a proven Shivling in his house, it establishes transmigration and beatification supernatural powers in life for the generations behind and those future generations. And it provides the establishment of Laxmi. A human being wishing to obtain happiness in his life through financial, commercial, physical, or spiritual aspects, then Parad Shivling Jaladhari must be established in his house.

How to Place  Parad ka Shivling  

According to Puranas, The Yoni part of Shivling should be facing towards the North. Putting the Shivling Yoni in the north direction of the house blesses great benefits. If money is coming and going, then to control it, Keeping Shivling in the north direction of the house. Keep in mind that the Shivling should not be larger than a quarter of an inch. With this, you should keep five things in this direction.

Importance of Parad ka Shivling   

Shiva Purana – Two forms I have, Shiva is My Physical manifestation, and the lingam of luminosity represents My unmanifest Abstract reality. I can also manifest in propertyless, formless, infinite, and unprecedented form. I manifested as Lingam to reveal my universality. Shiva manifestation shows My Supreme divinity. Lingam is My symbolic form, and it gains one access to me. One who installs Lingam with true devotion gets unified with my divine reality and achieves final salvation in the process. The idol of Shiva form for worship is for those Faithfull’s who can not comprehend my abstract reality.

How to do Pooja or Worship of Parad ka Shivling 

  • First of all, start with the Worship of Lord Ganesha.
  • With a Purified perception after taking a bath with a Focused and Confident mind, start the Prayers.
  • Place Mercury Shivlinga alongside Lord Shiva and Light Aroma Stick or Diya.
  • Offer Fresh Fruit and Flower to the Shivalingam, Sprinkle Water on yourself and Shivalingam,
  • Offer Panchaamrit Made with Raw Milk, Curd, Ghee, Sugar, Honey.
  • Close Your eyes, Chant Shiva Mantra, at least 21 times, concentrate on Lord Shiva for blessings, and ask God to fulfill desires.
Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 15 × 15 × 15 cm

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Yes — Rudrapuja guarantees authenticity and offers XRAY-certified Rudraksha beads, ensuring that each product is genuine and lab-validated.

 

Absolutely! We provide fast international shipping, with delivery typically within 5–12 business days after dispatch.

Yes — We offer Cash on Delivery across India, along with free shipping options.

 

We strictly deal only in genuine products, and each Rudraksha is lab-certified to maintain the highest standards.

 

 

Visit our dedicated FAQ page for detailed answers on selecting Rudraksha beads, their benefits, meditation usage, and more.

 

 

You can reach us via WhatsApp, phone, or email. Details are available on our "Contact Us" page and site header.

 

 

At Rudrapuja, we promise 100% genuine products with an authenticity certificate. We source every Rudraksha bead to ensure freshness and purity. Our Vedic Yantras are crafted strictly as per the Puranas. We focus on understanding customer needs, solving their challenges, and offering authentic quality at the best price.

 

 

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  1. VP

    Nice product you can trust this website

  2. AK

    I’m very happy with my purchase! Both the Shree Chinnamasta Yantra pendant and the Lapis Lazuli Shivling are absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship is lovely, and I’m very pleased with the quality and appearance of both items. They are wonderful additions to my spiritual practice. Thank you, Rudrapuja, for these beautiful products!

  3. MD

    The product is beautiful and top quality. The delivery was fast. The blessings spiritually warning. The customer service is questionable. I sent multiple messages trying to get an order combined with another to save on shipping and for no response. I sent messages via WhatsApp and email.

  4. K

    My experience of customer services was good.

  5. KC

    Yantra Geometry could have been better

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Lab Certified Parad ka Shivling (3 inches -1120 Grams ) – (65 to 70% Purity)

Original price was: ₹62,100.Current price is: ₹61,600.

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1 in stock

Details For Pooja / Energization




  • Comes with Lab Certificate of Purity
  • with a Mercury ratio of 65 to 70% Purity
  • Blessed and energized
  • High quality and fine finish and polish

FAQS

Return & Replacement

For Return or replacement, You have 10 days to return an item from the date you received it. To be eligible for a return your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging. Your item needs to have a receipt or proof of purchase. we need to see your unboxing video.

We have an easy return policy. Simply create a Return Request and we'll ship you a replacement

We are here for you. If you have any questions related to our products, website, or your order - Please Contact Us
 
We try and resolve all queries within a day.
We offer free delivery on all orders over 1100 within India . We pay from our pocket for getting the product delivered to you. In fact, we lose a lot of money if your delivery doesn't happen and the product is returned to us.
 
So when you place your order, please provide complete address and accept the order when the courier partner comes for delivery.
 
Domestic orders takes around 2 to 4 days within metro cities and 3 to 5 days other than metro cities.
 
For International Shipping we use dhl and fedex  and deliver within 6 to 8 days from order date
Rudrapuja Google Reviews
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Meena Ayyappa profile picture
Meena Ayyappa
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Just outstanding.. The Quality, Finish and polish worth the price… Rudra puja is just amazing with their collection… would like to buy more in future … 💯
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challa sai teja profile picture
challa sai teja
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Such a quality product I have got from Rudrapuja as mentioned in their website. Couldn’t be more happier. Thank you so much Rudrapuja!!! You guys made my day :)
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Shreyashi G
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It was a great experience dealing with Mr Rajesh for the purchase of shivling. We look forward to get more items in due course. We really appreciated their professionalism and integrity in assisting us for the purchase . Thanks so much!
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Suzanne
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Received this beautiful Shree Yantra carefully wrapped, very quickly shipped. The energy is amazing, thank you very much 🙏🏼🌸
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Ravi Pradeep Pulusu profile picture
Ravi Pradeep Pulusu
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Absolutely Stunning Craftsmanship! Received Spatika Shivalingam from Rudrapuja recently and was truly mesmerized by their beautiful Spatika Shivalingam set on a green jade base. The combination exudes divine elegance — the clarity of the Spatika paired with the rich, soothing green of jade creates an aura of pure serenity. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the piece feels both spiritually uplifting and aesthetically exquisite. A perfect addition for any pooja room or meditation space. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, high-quality spiritual artifacts!
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Sunil Benzamin
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Gureen Kaur
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Great service and product. I loved my product
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jaswanth reddy
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Excellent quality

Parad ka Shivling

The Pardeshwar Shivling is a significant religious symbol in Hinduism, particularly associated with Lord Shiva. It’s often worshipped in temples and homes, representing divine presence and the essence of creation. The name “Pardeshwar” typically refers to a form of Shiva, emphasizing his role as the lord of the universe and protector of all beings.

Original Parad Shivling meets the divine being and Maya [illusion], meeting of nature and male, meeting of Shiv & Parvati. Even today, our present science says that each of the objects of the universe has been connected with its attractive force.

Parad Shivling, made of mercury (parad), is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism. It symbolizes Lord Shiva and is believed to possess spiritual and healing properties. Devotees often worship it for blessings, prosperity, and protection.

This power lies within each human being; therefore, only we hold riches by these divine powers. And due to these attractive powers, we are capable enough to reach any object or circumstances of the universe to make it suitable for our purpose. As a matter of fact, we ourselves attain the wittiness of the almighty.

Benefits of Parad ka Shivling :

Parad (or Parada) Shivling, made from mercury, is considered sacred in Hinduism and is believed to have several spiritual and health benefits. Here are some of the key benefits associated with it:

  1. Spiritual Significance: Parad Shivling is revered as a manifestation of Lord Shiva, promoting devotion and spiritual growth.
  2. Purification: It is believed to have purifying properties, helping to cleanse negative energies and promote positivity in the surroundings.
  3. Health Benefits: Some practitioners claim that the vibrations emitted by Parad can improve physical health, enhance immunity, and aid in healing various ailments.
  4. Astrological Benefits: It is thought to balance planetary influences, thereby alleviating negative effects from astrological positions.
  5. Meditation Aid: The Shivling can serve as a focus during meditation, helping to deepen spiritual practices and enhance concentration.
  6. Wealth and Prosperity: Many believe that worshipping a Parad Shivling can attract wealth and prosperity to the household.
  7. Fertility and Relationships: It is sometimes associated with improving relationships and promoting fertility.
  8. Stress Relief: Regular worship or meditation with the Shivling may help reduce stress and anxiety.

What is Parad Shivling ?

Parad Shivling Jaladhari is an unparalleled & unique blessing to the human beings by the Gods above. Parad means semen of Lord Shankar. One can attain wealth, family, and prestige by making efforts during its lifetime. But to obtain a Parad Shivling, which a proven Parad has established, is a sign of happiness. Only by having its Darshan [look] all the sins of the past life gets diminished. And delight keeps on rising.

Generally, it is most difficult to make a pure form of Parad. And to make it in a solid form, the same is required to be passed from various complicated processing. When a human being establishes such a proven Shivling in his house, it establishes transmigration and beatification supernatural powers in life for the generations behind and those future generations. And it provides the establishment of Laxmi. A human being wishing to obtain happiness in his life through financial, commercial, physical, or spiritual aspects, then Parad Shivling Jaladhari must be established in his house.

How to Place  Parad ka Shivling  

According to Puranas, The Yoni part of Shivling should be facing towards the North. Putting the Shivling Yoni in the north direction of the house blesses great benefits. If money is coming and going, then to control it, Keeping Shivling in the north direction of the house. Keep in mind that the Shivling should not be larger than a quarter of an inch. With this, you should keep five things in this direction.

Importance of Parad ka Shivling   

Shiva Purana – Two forms I have, Shiva is My Physical manifestation, and the lingam of luminosity represents My unmanifest Abstract reality. I can also manifest in propertyless, formless, infinite, and unprecedented form. I manifested as Lingam to reveal my universality. Shiva manifestation shows My Supreme divinity. Lingam is My symbolic form, and it gains one access to me. One who installs Lingam with true devotion gets unified with my divine reality and achieves final salvation in the process. The idol of Shiva form for worship is for those Faithfull’s who can not comprehend my abstract reality.

How to do Pooja or Worship of Parad ka Shivling 

  • First of all, start with the Worship of Lord Ganesha.
  • With a Purified perception after taking a bath with a Focused and Confident mind, start the Prayers.
  • Place Mercury Shivlinga alongside Lord Shiva and Light Aroma Stick or Diya.
  • Offer Fresh Fruit and Flower to the Shivalingam, Sprinkle Water on yourself and Shivalingam,
  • Offer Panchaamrit Made with Raw Milk, Curd, Ghee, Sugar, Honey.
  • Close Your eyes, Chant Shiva Mantra, at least 21 times, concentrate on Lord Shiva for blessings, and ask God to fulfill desires.
Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 15 × 15 × 15 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Rudrapuja guarantees authenticity and offers XRAY-certified Rudraksha beads, ensuring that each product is genuine and lab-validated.

 

Absolutely! We provide fast international shipping, with delivery typically within 5–12 business days after dispatch.

Yes — We offer Cash on Delivery across India, along with free shipping options.

 

We strictly deal only in genuine products, and each Rudraksha is lab-certified to maintain the highest standards.

 

 

Visit our dedicated FAQ page for detailed answers on selecting Rudraksha beads, their benefits, meditation usage, and more.

 

 

You can reach us via WhatsApp, phone, or email. Details are available on our "Contact Us" page and site header.

 

 

At Rudrapuja, we promise 100% genuine products with an authenticity certificate. We source every Rudraksha bead to ensure freshness and purity. Our Vedic Yantras are crafted strictly as per the Puranas. We focus on understanding customer needs, solving their challenges, and offering authentic quality at the best price.

 

 

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