Liṅgaṃ

Liṅgaṃ

often an upright stone with a phallic appearance.

often an upright stone with a phallic appearance. It”s the classic representation of Lord Śiva. The word means sign, phallus and symbol of Śivaa. In India, there are 12 liṅgaṃ(s) that are particularly sacred; they are called the liṅgaṃ(s) of light or jyotirliṅgaṃ..

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