The lingam is often described as a cosmic ... This distinction underscores Shiva’s role as the ascetic god who exists beyond materialistic representation. The aniconic worship of Shiva also ...

This event is believed to have occurred on Maha Shivratri, and devotees worship the Shiva Lingam to honor this divine revelation. According to another legend from Hindu mythology, during the great ...

We both are also doing meditation. We started our day worshipping Shiva Lingam offered our prayers and performed Abhishekam. Today I'm also cooking dishes of water chestnut flour, fox nuts ...

It’s a Harappan legacy bequeathed to the Indian civilisation. The Rig Veda does not mention the lingam or even Shiva. Lingam means sign or symbol—an abstract representation of Shiva.

Although not a Jyotirlinga, this temple is renowned for having a huge Shiva Linga and Dravidian architecture. Houses a huge colonnaded hallway and carvings of various gods. Famous for its self ...

Maha Shivratri, one of the largest and most revered festivals in Hinduism, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the third god of the Hindi ... involve decorating the Shiva Linga with flowers and bael ...