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Shivalinga

शिवलिङ्ग

Sanskritshi · va · liṅ · ga

Shiva's emblem — Shikhara set on an Ardhachandra

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Shivalinga is formed by holding the left hand in Ardhachandra and setting the right hand in Shikhara upon it. It shows the linga of Shiva.

Also written: shiva linga, shivalingam, sivalinga

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Related words

Samyuta Hastaसंयुत हस्तThe combined-hand gestures — formed with both hands together Mudraमुद्राA hand gesture that carries meaning.Ardhachandraअर्धचन्द्रHalf moon — Pataka with the thumb stretched out ShikharaशिखरThe peak — a fist with the thumb raised PatakaपताकाThe flag — the first hand gesture every student learns.Anjaliअञ्जलिJoined palms — salutation and reverence.

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