The lingam is often described as a cosmic pillar of light, symbolizing Shiva’s boundless and formless nature ( nirguna brahman ). The Shiva Purana elaborates on this by narrating the tale of ...

An ancient Shiva lingam has been unearthed at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, also known as Srisailam Temple, in Andhra Pradesh, officials said on Saturday. The lingam, estimated to be ...