nhuchheji, you asked is there any reason why shia linga is worshipped versus any other gods linga .. well here is the answer. · Reciting this mantra brings spiritual maturity. · It awakens your divine consciousness and brings you closer to GOD. · Chanted with full devotion-faith, it washes away all mistakes, sins. Meaning of the mantra · I Elements of Shiva Lingam and Significance of OM Namah Shivaya Mantra : By Beena Pandit SHIV LINGAM - Oval shape Symbol represents formless SHIVA - It represents the entire universe with no beginning or no end. - Lingam represents the entire cosmic energy. - Our whole world and beyond is made up of five elements called ‘ P ANCHBHUTA ’ : - (1) Earth (2) Water (3)Air (4)Fire and (5) Ether or Space - Sky in which sound waves travel. - Our inner self is made up of 5 elements just like the Lingam or universe. - Hindus believe that each one of us have an ATMALINGAM or individual soul lingam within us. Hence we say I am Shiva – ‘SHIVOHAM’ – I am that ‘SOHAM’. Power of the 5 syllable MANTRA - OM NAMA(H) SHIVAYA · This Mantra gradually purifies each of the elements in our body. Reciting this mantra brings spiritual maturity. · It awakens your divine consciousness and brings you closer to GOD. · Chanted with full devotion-faith, it washes away all mistakes, sin.