One of these objects in the village of Gudimallam is about ten feet tall, and is thought to be the oldest one found. The mukha type of these have faces carved in them. Mahakaleshwar is a temple dedicated to the jyotir type, and there are twelve main temples in all dedicated to that type. The base of
One of these objects in the village of Gudimallam is about ten feet tall, and is thought to be the oldest one found. The mukha type of these have faces carved in them. Mahakaleshwar is a temple dedicated to the jyotir type, and there are twelve main temples in all dedicated to that type. The base of these is called the Brahmabhaga, while offerings are placed on the top section called the Rudrabhaga. They are often bathed in water from the Ganges to reenact a story from the Ramayana. In multiple stories were it appears, two gods attempt to find its beginning or end, but fail to do so. One story of its origin is that, while trying to determine who should receive a sacrifice, the sage Bhrigu cursed the god it represents to be worshipped in this form. For 10 points, name this object representing a flaming pillar or the phallus of Shiva.
One of these objects in the village of Gudimallam is about ten feet tall, and is thought to be the oldest one found.
Lingam