Shiva Lingashtakam or Shiva Linga Ashtakam is a devotional Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva represented by Lingam. The eight Stanzas of Ligashtakam talk about the glory of Shiva linga and claims the holy Shiva Linga is no other than Lord Shiva himself.

    In the last stanza, it says anyone who chants the holy octet of the Shiva Lingam with great devotion would, in the end, will reach the Shiva Loka.

    Shiva Linga Ashtakam may have been popularized by the followers and Gurus of Shaivism after 10 to 12th century CE.  

    लिङ्गाष्टकम् – Lingashtakam

    Shiva Lingashtakam

    ब्रह्ममुरारि सुरार्चित लिङ्गं
    निर्मलभासित शोभित लिङ्गम् ।
    जन्मज दुःख विनाशक लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ १ ॥

    Brahma Muraari Surarchita Lingam
    Nirmala Bhaashita Sobhitha Lingam
    Janmaja Dhukha Vinaasaha Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 1

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and other Devas,
    Which is pure and resplendent,
    And which destroys sorrows of birth

    देवमुनि प्रवरार्चित लिङ्गं
    कामदहन करुणाकर लिङ्गम् ।
    रावण दर्प विनाशन लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ २ ॥

    Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
    Kaama Dahana Karunaakara Lingam
    Ravana Darpa Vinaasaha Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 2

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
    Which destroyed the god of love,
    Which showers mercy,
    And which destroyed the pride of Ravana

    सर्व सुगन्ध सुलेपित लिङ्गं
    बुद्धि विवर्धन कारण लिङ्गम् ।
    सिद्ध सुरासुर वन्दित लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ ३ ॥

    Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
    Buddhi Vivaardhana Kaarana Lingam
    Siddha Suraasura Vandhitha Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 3

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is anointed by perfumes,
    Which leads to the growth of wisdom,
    And which is worshipped by sages, devas, and asuras

    कनक महामणि भूषित लिङ्गं
    फणिपति वेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गम् ।
    दक्ष सुयज्ञ निनाशन लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ ४ ॥

    Kanaga Mahaamani Bhooshitha Lingam
    Panipati Veshthitha Sobitha Lingam
    Daksha Suyajna Vinaasana Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 4

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is ornamented by gold, rubies and great jewels,
    Which shines with the snake being with it,
    And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha

    कुङ्कुम चन्दन लेपित लिङ्गं
    पङ्कज हार सुशोभित लिङ्गम् ।
    सञ्चित पाप विनाशन लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ ५ ॥

    Kunkuma Chandhana Lehpitha Lingam
    Pankaja Haara Susobhitha Lingam
    Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashana Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 5

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
    Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
    And which can destroy accumulated sins.

    देवगणार्चित सेवित लिङ्गं
    भावै-र्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम् ।
    दिनकर कोटि प्रभाकर लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ ६ ॥

    Deva Ganaarchita Sevitha Lingam
    Bhavair Bhakhi Bhirevacha Lingam
    Dinakara Koti Prabhaakara Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 6

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is served by gods and other beings,
    Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
    And which shines like billions of Suns.

    अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टित लिङ्गं
    सर्वसमुद्भव कारण लिङ्गम् ।
    अष्टदरिद्र विनाशन लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ ७ ॥

    Ahshta Dalopari Veshthitha Lingam
    Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
    Ahshta Daridra Vinaasana Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 7

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is surrounded by eight petals,
    Which is the prime reason of all riches,
    And which destroys eight types of poverty.

    सुरगुरु सुरवर पूजित लिङ्गं
    सुरवन पुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गम् ।
    परात्परं परमात्मक लिङ्गं
    तत्-प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥८॥

    Suraguru Suravara Poojitha Lingam
    Suravana Pushpa Sadarchitha Lingam
    Paraath Param Paramatmaka Lingam
    Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 8

    Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
    Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,
    Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
    Which is always worshipped by the flowers,
    From the garden of Gods,
    Which is the eternal abode,
    And which is the ultimate truth.

    लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेश्शिव सन्निधौ ।
    शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते ॥

    Lingashtaka Midam Punyam Yah Pathet Sivasannidhau
    Sivaloka Mahaapnoti Sivehna Saha Modatheh || 

    Meaning: Anyone who chants the holy octet of the Lingam (Lingashtakam), In the holy presence of Lord Shiva, Would, in the end, reach the world of Shiva, And keep him company.