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lingam

 

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Noun lingam has 1 sense
  1. lingam - the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva
    --1 is a kind of
    symbol

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Lingam - Dictionary Definition

Definition

A lingam is a symbol of Shiva, the Hindu god of creation and destruction. It is typically represented as a phallus or an abstract cylindrical form. In Hinduism, the lingam is considered a divine representation of the energy and potential for creation.

Noun

Sense 1:

A lingam is a representation or an image, often made of stone, depicting the male reproductive organ, which is worshipped as a symbol of Shiva.

Example sentence: The ancient temple was adorned with multiple lingam statues, each with intricate carvings and elaborate decorations.

Sense 2:

In Tantra, a lingam is the penis itself, treated as a sacred and worshipped organ representing the divine masculine energy.

Example sentence: During the sacred ritual, the tantric practitioner honored the lingam by performing specific ceremonies and offering prayers.

Adjective

Sense 1:

When used as an adjective, "lingam" refers to something related to or associated with the worship or symbolism of Shiva or the male reproductive organ.

Example sentence: The devotees gathered around the lingam shrine to participate in the annual religious ceremony.

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