Langulishalinga, Lāṅgulīśaliṅga, Langulisha-linga: 1 definition

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Langulishalinga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Lāṅgulīśaliṅga can be transliterated into English as Langulisalinga or Langulishalinga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Langulishalinga in Purana glossary
Source: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study

Lāṅgulīśaliṅga (लाङ्गुलीशलिङ्ग) or simply Lāṅgulīśa is the name of a Tīrtha (holy places) situated at Vārāṇasī, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Vārāṇasī has remained a place dear to Śiva. It is supposed to be a place of mokṣa for all living creatures. There are many sacred places and innumerable liṅgas which are even unknown to Brahmā, so says the Saurapurāṇa. [...] Lāṅgulīśa is another liṅga there whose sight alone endows pāśupatajñāna.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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