Eastern Mind, hope you are not visiting temples as if they are museums, and please ensure its sancitity.
What an odd thing to say. Did you read my pilgrimage log? If not, would you please go and read it?
I realise that many westerners would do just that. In fact, so do people from other areas of India. They would go to TN for that. The marvel of Tanjore as a piece of art is one thing, but as a house of Siva, now that's another story.
Aum Namasivaya
I have been watching your postings and you are very sincere in following Hindu way of life. The fact that you have already taken a Sivalinga to Canada and would like to install it as per agama sastra displays your deep rooted commitment to the cause.
எண்ணாயிரம் ஆண்டு யோகம் இருப்பினும் கண்ணார் அமுதனை கண்டறிவாரில்லை உள் நாடி ஒளி பெற உள்ளே நோக்கினார் கண்ணாடி போல கலந்து நின்றானே
Wish you all the best in your endeavour.