An exceptional & beautiful large natural Banalinga stone. A wonderful sculptural form for the interior for those who like to deploy natural objects into the interior.
Measures 8" l x 4."
A Banalinga is a type of Shivalinga, but with key distinctions: it is a naturally occurring (Swayambhu), non-carved, oval stone found only in the Narmada River, representing high-frequency, self-manifested energy. Shiva Linga stones are named after the Lord Shiva in Hinduism, a deity said to have danced the universe into existence, Shiva Lingam is a semi-precious gemstone. They've been worshipped as far back as the 2nd century B.C.The mystical stone in Indianna Jones & the Temple of Doom was a Shiva Lingam stone.They're found in the Narmada river in India, one of the seven holy sites of India. Associated with various planetary energies, representing the power of light behind the sun, moon, planets & stars. While the shape can occur naturally, they're often polished into an egg like form, the shape representing the divine male & female powers of nature.
