Meaning & Origin
In Hindu mythology, Linga represents the divine phallus of Lord Shiva. It is a symbol of creation, fertility, and regeneration.
Spiritual meaning
Embrace the divine masculine energy and creative potential.
Language details
लिंग
शिवपुरुष
लिंग
शिवपुरुष
லிங்க
ஷிவப்புருஷ்
లింగ
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Linga
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Symbol of Shiva
Linga
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Symbol of Shiva
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
lihng-ga
liŋɡa
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
8
Lucky stone
Rudraksha
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The Lingam is one of the most revered symbols in Hinduism, especially in Shaivism, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This symbol is integral to Shiva temples, and it is believed that circumambulating or worshiping a Lingam can invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva.
For Hindus, the Lingam signifies the inner self or the soul. By focusing on the Lingam during prayers, devotees consecrate their inner selves to the divine. According to Hindu text, the cosmic conscious energy lies within it. Thus, the worship of the Lingam is a way to attain self-realization and spiritual enlightenment.
Historical references
The Linga Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas, is an important text in Hinduism that deals with the worship of the Lingam form of Shiva. The text is believed to have been composed between the 7th and 10th centuries CE.
7th-10th centuries CE
The Linga is also a symbol of Shiva as the creator of the universe, representing the divine male phallus and the creative power of the universe. This concept is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Agama texts which date back to the 2nd century BCE and the later Puranic texts.
2nd century BCE-CE
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