noun
- plural of lingam: symbolic representations of the Hindu god Shiva, typically in the form of a cylindrical stone or pillar
Usage: religious; Hinduism
Examples
- The temple contained several ancient lingams carved from black stone.
- Devotees offered flowers and milk to the lingams during the ceremony.
- The archaeological site revealed numerous lingams dating back centuries.
- Pilgrims traveled great distances to worship at the sacred lingams.
- The museum’s collection includes lingams from various periods of Indian history.