Lingam is often associated with the primordial matter that sprung forth into the universe (Big Bang Theory). The story narrated in Kurma Purana, Vayu Purana and Shiva Purana talk of the two gods ...

The lingam is often described as a cosmic pillar of light, symbolizing Shiva’s boundless and formless nature ( nirguna brahman ). The Shiva Purana elaborates on this by narrating the tale of ...

According to the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, Shiva has no specific form or characteristics, transcending physical attributes, including gender. The lingam, therefore, is a mark of Shiva's ...

1. 1. Shiva Linga is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord Shiva. The word, ‘Lingam’ in Sanskrit means, ‘symbol’. Shiva Lingam, therefore means ...

A 10-foot-high Shiva lingam at Anjani Mahadev temple near Solang valley has become a centre of attraction for tourists and locals who are coming to see the miracle of nature that takes shape every ...

Annabishekam — anointment of the Shivalingam with cooked rice — was performed at the sanctum sanctorum of Shiva temples, including Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, popularly known as Big Temple ...

This combination photograph taken in May 2007 shows two images of the Shiva lingam that is melting fast (right) Srinagar: The naturally-formed ice Shiva lingam at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath ...