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lin·gam

(lĭng′gəm) also lin·ga (lĭn′gə)

n. Hinduism

A stylized phallus worshiped as a symbol of the god Shiva.

[Sanskrit liṅgam, mark, penis.]

lingam

(ˈlɪŋɡəm) or

linga

1. (in Sanskrit grammar) the masculine gender

2. (Hinduism)

a. the Hindu phallic image of the god Siva

b. the penis

[C18: from Sanskrit]

lin•gam

(ˈlɪŋ gəm)

also lin•ga

(ˈlɪŋ gə)

n.

(in popular Hinduism) a phallus, symbol of Shiva.

Compare yoni.

[< Skt liṅga mark, gender, phallus]

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lingam - the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva

symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

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Now the Jains officially recognize all the Gods of the Hindu creed, as well as the Lingam and the Snake.

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The 'Lingam' worshipped at this temple is believed to be 'swayambhu' (self-manifested), as opposed to various other lingams which are ritually established after an elaborate prayer ceremony.

Lord Shiva devotees offer prayers on first Monday of 'Sawan'

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The Lingams' followed the trail to Katlamara, a journey fraught with tension as the area was unsafe and they needed permission from the local authorities, including the army, to visit.