Shiva Lingam is the subtle body of Shiva as Isvara with Shakti as his dynamic force. A lingam (Sanskrit: लिङ्ग IAST: liṅga, lit. "sign, symbol or mark"), sometimes referred to as linga or Shiva linga , is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu god Shiva in Shaivism. [1] The word lingam is found in the Upanishads and epic literature, where it means a "mark, sign, emblem, characteristic", [2] the "evidence, proof, symptom" of Shiva and Shiva's power. [1][2][3][4][5][6] The lingam of the Shaivism tradition is a short cylindrical pillar-like symbol of ... Discover the real meaning and spiritual importance of Shiva Linga in Hinduism. Learn about its three parts, symbolism, mythology, and why it matters to millions of devotees worldwide. What is a Shiva Linga ? How are Shiva Lingams consecrated? Learn about the Pancha Bhuta Sthalas, Jyothirlingas, Mahakala and more.
