Lingam, a phallus symbol and representation of Hindu deity Shiva, blessed by locals in a temple in Chitwan, Nepal

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Lingam, often made of stone, is a phallus symbol and representation of Hindu deity Shiva worshiped by Hindus, particularly in India and Nepal

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Size: 3000px × 2003px
Location: Devghat, Chitwan, Nepal
Photo credit: © Sudip Pokhrel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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