Linga Daana Nomu is a vrat of donating Shiva Lingams. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar.
There is a special song dedicated to this vratham which is sung daily during Karthika Masam. And on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Kartik Month, the Lingams are donated to a Brahmin.
Linga Daana Nomu Song
Karthika Maasamuna kaligi unnavaaru
Arthi chendaakunda haruni koluvanga
Lingamurthini unna shivuni bhakti thoda
Bangaru pramidalo padi vathhulunchi
Pooja chesina paina bhudevunokani
Bhojana samthrupthigaa chesi nilipi
Pacchi pokalathoti pandutakula thoti
Dakshina akshathalicchi dandammu cheya..
Shivuni daya kaligenu chittha shanty kalugu
Anthyana shivaloka sayujyamagunu
The above song is sung daily during this vrata in Karthik month and on Bahula Chaturdashi in the month, the Lingadaanam is performed. The performer should offer meals and the pramida (diya) made of silver, gold, or copper. The Deepa pramida is lighten with 10 wicks and donated to the Brahmin along with Dakshina and Tambulam.