The Shiva Linga, also known as the Lingam, is an aniconic emblem of Shiva. It is revered as the source of all creation. It was initially formed like a pillar with a spherical top and constructed of stone, wood, or metal. Eventually, during the Kushan period (1st–3rd century CE) in north India, human faces were added to the lingams, giving rise to the word mukhalinga. One, three, four, or five faces are called ekamukhalinga, trimukhalinga, chaturmukhalinga, and panchamukhalinga. This brass Lord Shiva Lingam carrying his face as the pillar is an ekamukhalinga. Here, his face shows a deep meditative pose with his eyes closed. A snake coiled around his neck, and Goddess Ganga peeping from his matted locks. The face is placed on the traditional base or the symbol of yoni. This Shiva Lingam is a ritual object that carries historical as well as spiritual significance.
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