Parathalingam

The following types of lingams are called as parartha Lingam

         -  Syambhu Lingam   This type of Lingam comes out From earth.

         -  Gana Lingam         This type of lingam is installed and 

             worshiped by Goddess Parvathi, Lord Ganapathi, and Lord

             Subrahmanyam.

         -  Dhaiveka Lingam   This type of lingam is installed and

            worshiped by lord bramha and Vishnu.

         -  Aarida Lingam       This type of lingam is installed and

            worshiped by Rishis.

         -  Manushya Lingam  This type of lingam is installed and

            worshiped by human beings