The beautiful Shiva lingams have been smoothly carved out by the sculptor. Shiva lingams are considered quite sacred by the Hindus and are worshipped with devotion. Shiva lingams have great symbolic value. The Lingam is a symbol for the worship of the Hindu god Shiva. This symbol for worship is a timeless tradition in India. Puranas signify its greatest virtue is said to be in its simplicity, which stands between idol worship and non-idolism - as a pillar of flame. The great warrior Arjuna in epic Mahabharatha worshipped Linga for acquiring Pashupatasthra, great vedic scholar Ravana in epic Ramayana worshipped Shiva to present his mother Atmalinga, legendary rishi Markandeya and numerous rishis spread across timezones have worshipped the simplest looking Linga. |
