WELCOME At India Collection's Lord Shiving Black Statue Figurine Sculpture in  Black Shiv Lingam  Description: This is a religious and ethnic  Shivling  Statue with Shiv Lingam . It is a perfect idol for your home temple . It can be used as a perfect home decor item . This piece is Hand carved  and   Lord Shiva known as the Destroyer and the  Transformer and named the Brahman by Krishna.  Product Description Height of item : 3"  Aprox. Width: 3"  Aprox. Material: Indian Black Stone  Weight= 220grams approx Significance of Shivling  Shivling, also spelt shivalinga, is the state of eternity, the symbolic idol of Lord Shiva.  Lord Shiva is represented in the phallus form. The shivling symbolizes the primeval energy  of the Creator. At the end of all creation, during the great deluge, all the  different aspects  of God are believed to find a resting place in the shivling.  The shivling is also  a representation  of the infinite Cosmic Column of fire. In Sanskrit, Linga means a 'mark' or a symbol,  which points to an inference.  Thus the Shiva Linga is a symbol of Lord Shiva - a mark that reminds  of the  Omnipotent Lord, which is formless.Shiva Linga speaks to the devotee  in the  unmistakable language of silence, and it is only the outward symbol  of the formless being, Lord Shiva,  who is the undying soul seated in the chambers of your heart,  who is your in-dweller,  your innermost self or 'Atman,' and who is identical with  the supreme 'Brahman.' There is a mysterious or indescribable power or 'Shakti' in the Linga,  to induce concentration of the mind, and helps focus one's attention.  That is why the ancient sages and seers of India prescribed Linga  to be installed in the temples of Lord Shiva. Significance of Lord Shiva  Lord Shiva means "The Auspicious One", also known as Parameshwara  (the Supreme God), Mahadeva,Mahesh ("Great God") or Bholenath  ("Simple Lord"), is a popular Hindu deity and considered as  the Supreme God within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in Hinduism.] Shiva is regarded as one of the primary forms of God, such as one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta tradition and  "the Destroyer" or  "the Transformer" among the Trimurti,  the Hindu Trinity of the primary  aspects of the divine. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga and arts. The most recognizable iconographical attributes  of the god are a third eye  on his forehead, a snake around his neck, the crescent moon adorning and the river Ganga flowing from his matted hair,  the trishulaas his weapon and the damaru as his instrument. Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion.  He protects devotees from  evil forces such as lust, greed, and anger. He grants boons, bestows grace and  awakens wisdom in His devotees. The symbolism discussed below includes major symbols that are common to all pictures and images of Shiva venerated by Hindus.  Since the tasks of Lord Shiva are numerous, He cannot be symbolized in one form.  For this reason the images of Shiva vary significantly in their symbolism. This graceful  kind of  handcrafted  ethnic   piece is a  true form of fine  Art produced by  one of the skilled artisans in  India . Please enlarge the  pictures and look carefully at the work done and we are  sure that you will the craftsmanship quite praiseworthy. Special Features A truly remarkable collectible . A Royal handcrafted Statue A wonderful souvenir from India ,The Land of Diversities A Ravishing ethnic decorative and religious  gift item for your near and dear ones A perfect showpiece for your mantle piece,showcase,side tables Also used as inHindu home temple Vintage design