Shivlings in Kashi Associated With the Nine Planets

Gabhastishwara Linga is associated with Lord Surya because it was installed by him at Panchganga Ghat in Kashi. Once the rays of the Sun became unbearable for the living being then Lord Surya requested Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati to stay here..!!

Chandreshwara Linga is associated with Moon planet because this shivalinga was installed by Lord Chandrama and he strictly penanced to appease Lord Shiva then he appeared in front of him and agreed to stay here. It is believed that the people who worship this Shiva lingam on Purnima and Amavasya get relieved from all types of mentall illness..!!

Brihaspateeshwar Shiva lingam is dedicated to Guru Brihaspati because it was installed by him. Guru Brihaspati offered prayers to Lord Shiva after installing this shivalingam then Lord Shiva blessed him with the name Vachaspati..!!

Kambaleshwara Shivalingam was installed by Rahu and also called as Rahueshwar Shiva Lingam. One can get rid of bad effects of Rahu if people worship this Shivalingam..!!

One more famous Shivalingam was installed by deity Budh or Mercury planet. Budh went to Kashi and penanced to please Lord Shiva there and he was blessed by Mahadev. Since then that Shivalingam which was installed by him known as Budheswar. One who worship this Shivalingam gets inteligence and good communication skills..!!

Shukra Dev, the Gur of demons installed on Shivalingam in Kashi. He dug a well and there he performed various types of puja to appease Lord Shiva. He continued this for 1000 years. Lord Shiva pleased by his devotion and appeared in the form of a linga which is known as Shukreshwar Linga..!!

Ashvatareshvara Linga was installed by Ketu planet, which is also known as shadow planet. This is installed n Kashi and it is believed that people who worship this Shiva lingam, gets relieved from the negative impacts of Ketu..!!

Shanishwar Shiva lingam is dedicated to Saturn planet. This was installed by Lord Shani Dev in Kashi. He strictly penanced to seek blessings of Lord Shiva for years and he received the blessings of Lord Shiva. It is believed that people who worship this Shivalingam with immense devotion, gets relieved from the negative effects of Shani..!!

Mangaleshwar Shivalingam was installed by planet Mars or Mangal, who is known as the son of Lord Shiva because he was born from the sweat of Lord Shiva. He performed severe penance to please Lord Shiva in front of the shivalingam he installed in the pancha mudra maha peeth. Shiva was pleased by seeing his devotion and gave him Angarak name and it is believed that people who worship this Shivalingam with pure devotion gets relieved from Manglik dosha..!!