14. 14. Anthropologist Christopher John Fuller conveys that although most sculpted images (murtis) are anthropomorphic, the aniconic Shiva Linga is an important exception.

SHIVA LINGA AND NATURE. - Scripture, Shiva Puran explained origin of Shiva linga, an endless cosmic pillar, Stambha of fire. Shiva Linga is a complete symbolic representation of the formless ...

CHENNAI: Sadras, originally known as Chaturangapattinam, located on the East Coast Road, is approximately 70 km from Chennai. An ancient temple for Shiva locat ...

What makes this linga extraordinary is that it faces south, a direction traditionally associated with death — symbolizing Shiva’s control over the cycle of life and death.

It is believed that he who worships Lord Shiva is relieved from the vicious cycle of life and birth. According to Hindu beliefs, worshiping Shiva Linga with water, milk, honey and other ...

Speaking to ANI, Rao said: "On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, I crafted smallest 0.5 inches stone-made 'Shiva Linga' inside a bottle and 0.5cm on a pencil nib.

Towards the south, near the banks, is a well-known temple of Padmavati, goddess of fulfilment. Swayambhu Shiva Linga at Someshwar Temple, Someshwarwadi , pashan in Pune. (RAHUL RAUT/HT PHOTO) ...