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Κυριακή 1 Μαΐου 2011
Traditional silver Indian pendant 12 - lingam box
A talisman for Hindus , a box containing the Shiva Lingam, a symbol representing the male energy of the Universe.Silver ,solid and in perfect condition.Around 80- 100 years old!Weight :144 gr , total length : 80.00 cm.
Unless I am mistaken, that is a lingam associated with the Lingayat religion, distinct though related to Hinduism. This would have been given to a child at birth to wear through life, the personal lingam is considered the same as God (Shiva) and is worshipped and given offerings.
Unless I am mistaken, that is a lingam associated with the Lingayat religion, distinct though related to Hinduism. This would have been given to a child at birth to wear through life, the personal lingam is considered the same as God (Shiva) and is worshipped and given offerings.
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