Definitions

1. Linga is a locality situated on the Mallee Highway in the Sunraysia region. (Web site)
2. The linga is therefore associated with the sexual union of Shiva and Parvati, which results in creation.
3. Over the linga is erected a lotus, a representation of the Ganges on a five-hooded serpent, decorated with patches of gold, silver and mica.

Lotus

1. Directly above the linga enshrined in it is a sculpted lotus on the ceiling.

Worship

1. In different denominations of Hinduism, Saivites venerate the linga and Vaishnavites venerate the saligrama in a non-anthropomorphic method of worship.

Symbol

1. Shaivism, for example, uses the linga as the symbol of God, while Vaishnavism uses the saligrama. (Web site)

Parvati

1. On the left side of the linga is an ice formation called Ganesh, and on the right side is one of Parvati and Bhairava.

Linga

1. Unlike its related languages, Marathi preserves all three grammatical genders (Linga) from Sanskrit, masculine, feminine and neuter.
2. The linga is therefore associated with the sexual union of Shiva and Parvati, which results in creation.
3. The yoni, or female organ, is regarded as the symbol of Siva's consort, Parvati, and is worshipped in connexion with the linga by the sect of the Sactis.

Categories

1. Literature > Mythology > Goddesses > Parvati
2. Related Languages
3. Belief > Religion > Gods > Shiva
4. Marathi
5. Thought > Belief > Religion > Worship
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