Nachtkastje

lingam

A stylized phallus worshiped as a symbol of the god Shiva…

The lingam of the Shaivism tradition is a short cylindrical pillar-like symbol of Shiva, made of stone, metal, gem, wood, clay or precious stones. It is often represented within a disc-shaped platform,the yoni – its feminine counterpart,consisting of a flat element, horizontal compared to the vertical lingam, and designed to allow liquid offerings to drain away for collection.

shaivism

Shaivism is a major tradition within Hinduism with a theology that is predominantly related to the Hindu god Shiva

The lingam is an emblem of generative and destructive power. While rooted in representations of the male penis, the lingam is regarded as the "outward symbol" of the "formless Reality", the symbolization of merging of the 'primordial matter' (Prakṛti) with the 'pure consciousness' (Purusha) in transcendental context.

The lingam-yoni iconography symbolizes the merging of microcosmos and macrocosmos, the divine eternal process of creation and regeneration, and the union of the feminine and the masculine that recreates all of existence.

The lingam is typically the primary murti or devotional image in Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva, also found in smaller shrines, or as self-manifested natural objects.

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Badavilinga is the largest Linga in Hampi. Located next to the Lakshmi Narasimha statue the Linga is housed inside a chamber with an opening in the front.

GL:

Dus bij het bezoek aan Hampi zag ik deze fraaie en ook grote Linga. Waar ik moest denk aan een nachtkastje. Waarbij ik een voorwerp zag zoals de massagestaaf (die een vrouw met keurig permanent de verwenstaaf altijd tegen haar wand drukte) zoals die vroeger in de Wehkamp stond. De lingam opstaand en een Yoni liggend. 

Een Lingam is toch geen amsterdammertje hahahaha.

.....the concept of tantric massage therapy includes lingam. Lingam massage is a type of tantric massage therapy that involves massaging the penis. The goal of lingam massage isn’t to simply have an orgasm. Rather, it’s to create a meditative sexual and spiritual experience....

GL:

Dus naast de bekende Yoni massage is er ook Lingam massage. Niet te bekenen in Hampi bij mijn bezoek in India. Maar de de verering van Shiva was wel alom aanwezig.