Shiva Maha Purana, describes the origin of the lingam, known as Shiva-linga, as the beginning-less and endless cosmic pillar (Stambha) of fire, the cause of all causes. Lord Shiva is pictured as emerging from the Lingam, the cosmic pillar of fire, proving his superiority over gods Brahma and Vishnu. This is known as Lingodbhava. Linga Purana also supports this interpretation of lingam as a cosmic pillar, symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva. As per Linga Purana, the lingam is a complete symb

Shiva Lingam is an abstract symbol of God Shiva. It propagates the concept that God can be worshiped in any convenient form or shape. So, Shiva Linga represents the formless Supreme Being Shiva that creates, sustains and destroys all the elements of the Universe. It represents the mark of the cosmos and as the symbol of the Eternal Brahman. According to Skanda Purana, Shiva Linga is described as an endless sky that holds the entire Universe. It is said that at the end of time, all the Gods and t