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A lingam from the 15th-century Hindu temple Candi Sukuh in central Java.

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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A lingam from the 15th-century Hindu temple Candi Sukuh in central Java.
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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3100 x 5711 px | 50.7 MB
Taille d'impression:
26.2 x 48.4 cm | 10.3 x 19.0 in (300 dpi)