Nepal: A child crouches next to a four-faced Shivalingam, Kathmandu (1996)

The lingam, or linga, meaning 'mark' or 'sign', represents the penis and is an aniconic representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in temples. Although most Hindu sculpted images (murtis) are anthropomorphic, the aniconic Shiva linga is an important exception. The lingam is often represented with the Yoni, the aniconic symbol of the goddess.

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Chaweewan Chuchuay

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Pictures From Asia