Lingam
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| - | The '''Lingam''' (also, ''Linga'', ''Shiva linga'' [[Sanskrit]] लिङ्गं {{IAST|liṅgaṃ}}, meaning "mark" or "sign") is a symbol for the worship of the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] deity [[Shiva]]. The use of this symbol for worship is an ancient tradition in [[India]] extending back at least to the early [[Indus Valley]] civilization. The interpretation of what the symbol represents is the source of much debate. | + | The '''Lingam''' (also, ''Linga'', ''Shiva linga'' [[Sanskrit]] लिङ्गं {{IAST|liṅgaṃ}}, meaning "mark" or "sign") is a symbol for the worship of the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] deity [[Shiva]]. The use of this symbol for worship is an ancient tradition in [[India]] extending back at least to the early [[Indus Valley]] civilization. The popular belief is that the Siva Lingam represents the [[phallus]]. |
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The Lingam (also, Linga, Shiva linga Sanskrit लिङ्गं Template:IAST, meaning "mark" or "sign") is a symbol for the worship of the Hindu deity Shiva. The use of this symbol for worship is an ancient tradition in India extending back at least to the early Indus Valley civilization. The popular belief is that the Siva Lingam represents the phallus.
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