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The Lingam (also, Linga, Lingham, Shiva linga) is revered as a manifestation of Lord Shiva. They are seen in and outside of temples throughout India and Nepal. Lord Shiva is one of the principal Hindu deities, worshipped as the destroyer and restorer of worlds and is also seen in numerous other forms. In the Shaiva tradition, he is seen as the Supreme Being. He is worshipped in the form of the Lingam, representing absolute and single power of this universe. Some believe that Guru Padmasambhava in his younger years was a yogi in the Shaiva tradition, and he was known at that time as Nyima Özer or Rays of the Sun. It is also important to recognise that in certain Vajrayana teachings, Shiva is seen as the outer form of Chakrasamvara, an extremely important tantric deity. Indeed in the Chakrasamvara Tantra it is said that Shiva and his consort (Uma Devi) were liberated by Chakrasamvara at their abode on Mount Kailash. In Tibet he is known as Lha Chenpo (Great God) and in the revealed treasure teachings of the Nyingma lineage he is seen as an emanation of Chenrezig.

Our Lingam stones originate from the Narmada River, which is a tributary of the sacred Ganges River and one of the seven holy places in India. They are naturally formed from a mineral called Cryptocrystalline Quartz, with iron oxide inclusions said to have been implanted in the riverbed by a meteorite millions of years ago.The Narmada Lingams are the only Lingams said to be naturally alive. They are said to bring great blessing and protection to wherever they are kept. Meditation in the presence of the Lingam is said to be greatly enhanced.