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Meaning of "Linga"

Word

Linga

Sanskrit

लिङ्ग

IAST

liṅga

In General

Mark; characteristic; sign; symbol; distinctive sign through which it is possible to recognize the nature of something.

Usually a reference to a column-like or egg-shaped symbol of Shiva.

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