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What are different symbolic representations behind lingam?
I know shiva lingam is call Mark of God, some shiva lingams are phallic symbols mainly in tantric traditions, some represent brahmand, I want to know what different scriptures say about different ...
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What are the symbols and weapons in the hand of Sadashiva?
Sadashiva is described as being eternal form of Lord Shiva. He is represented with Five-faces and ten hands.
The five heads of Sadashiva are known as Sadyojata [West facing], Vamadeva [North facing], ...
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What is the meaning of the word "Shiva"?
Is "Shiva" just a name of a God or does the word actually denote something?
In other words, what is the real meaning of the word "Shiva" (also spelled as Śiva or शिव)?
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