The phallus as the symbol of Śiva.

See also UT22084-051-004-590.

The male sexual organ.

A physical representation of the god Śiva in the form of short cylindrical column that is rounded at the top and sits on a circular base. A “solitary liṅga” (ekaliṅga) is often listed among suitable sites for esoteric rituals and practices.

A mark, symbol, or sign. The term is perhaps most widely used to refer to the physical representation of the god Śiva in the form of his penis planted in a circular base representing a vagina. The term can so refer to genitalia generally.

Liṅga and vajra have many other meanings (too many to list here).

A physical representation of god Śiva in the form of his penis planted in a circular base representing the vagina.