Shivalingam

The Shivalingam is a sacred symbol in Hinduism representing Lord Shiva. It is not a direct representation, but rather an abstract or aniconic (non-representational) form that embodies Shiva as the supreme, all-encompassing, and disembodied reality.

Thus, Shivalingam is a powerful and profound symbol, embodying not only Shiva, but also the basic cosmic principles, the unity of opposites, and the endless cycle of life.