Linga
A linga or a lingam is a very complex Phallus symbol of Hinduism. It is associated with Shiva, supreme god in main gods of the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures say that a linga represents energy and strength. In almost all the temples of Shiva, Shiva is shown in the form of a Circumcised linga.[1][2] The Hindu scriptures also say that Shiva took twelve forms as Jyotirlinga, that is, a linga of light. In India, there are twelve places where this form of Shiva is worshiped. The Hindu scriptures also tell about five more forms of lingas. These form of lingas represent the earth, the water, the fire, the air and the sky (or ether). There are five different places in India where Hindus worship these forms of Shiva. These places are located at the following locations:
- Kanchipuram: God Shiva’s linga in the form of the earth
- Srirangam: God Shiva’s linga in the form of the water
- Tiruvannamalai: God Shiva’s linga in the form of the fire
- Kalahasti: God Shiva’s linga in the form of the air
- Chidambaram: God Shiva’s linga in the form of the sky (or ether)
Beside above places, in almost all the towns and villages of India, Shiva’s temples are found. In all such temples, lingas are worshipped.[3] Also in other places in the World of Ancient history, Shiva Limgam was worshipped.[4][5]
References change
- ↑ "Shiv Ling: A Sign of Circumcision in Hinduism". 21 March 2017.
- ↑ "'Maybe Shiv ji has also been circumcised...', Delhi University professor's shoddy remark in Gyanvapi case". 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "The Cult of the Lingam". 18 June 2021.
- ↑ "Shiva Worship Around the Ancient World". 9 September 2016.
- ↑ "Turkey: 4700-year old 'Alive' Shivalingam discovered by Sadhguru (Video)". 10 July 2019.
