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CONTENTS

Preface

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1. Introduction

1.1 - Why is only Lord Shiva worshiped in the form of a lingam?

1.2 - Iconography

1.3 - Types of Shiva Lingam

1.4 - Meaning of the Word Linga

1.5 - Meaning of the Word Yoni

2. History of the Shiva Lingam

2.1 - Structures resembling the Shiva Lingam

2.2 - Shiva lingam in Hindu scriptures

2.3 - Early Iconography and Temples

3. Shiva lingam as sexual organ/s

3.1 - Fertility Symbol

3.2 - Tantra and Shiva Lingam

3.3 - Pillar/Phallic Worship

4. Shiva Lingam as a Non-sexual Thing

4.1 – The Shiva Lingam as a Cosmic Pillar

4.2 - Shiva Lingam as Hiranyagarbha

4.3 – Purusha and Prakriti

4.4 - Swayambhu Shiva lingams

4.5 - 12 Jyotirlingas

4.6 - Lingayatism

4.7 - Shiva Lingam as Mount Kailash

4.8 - Shiva Lingam as Lord Shiva Himself

4.9 - Shiva Lingam in Buddhism

4.10 - Shiva lingam in Jainism

5. Shiva Lingam as a Science Symbol

5.1 - Atomic Model

5.2 - Shiva Lingam as a Nuclear Reactor

5.3 - Shiva Lingam as a UFO

6. Shiva Lingam in Abrahamic Religions

6.1 - Shiva Lingam and the Star of David

6.2 - Is Cross a Shiva Lingam?

6.3 - Shiva Lingam in Islam

7. Color of the Shiva Lingam

8. The Shape of a Shiva Lingam

9. Are Foreigners Responsible for the Sexual Meaning behind the Shiva Lingam?

10. Are Hindus Embarrassed to Accept the Sexual Meaning of the Shiva Lingam?

11. The Conflict between Shaivites and Vaishnavites

12. Experts’ Opinion

13. Why Does Lord Shiva Prefer the Worship of the Shiva Lingam?

14. Conclusion

14.1. Scriptural Evidence

14.2. Logical Evidence

14.3. Sexuality Vs Non-sexuality

14.4. Symbol of Science

15. Epilogue

16. Glossary

17. References