Linga Purana

The Liṅga Purāṇa is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, with a special focus on the Śiva Liṅga as the symbol of cosmic creation, sustenance, and dissolution. This Purāṇa explains the profound metaphysical meaning of the Liṅga, portraying it as the infinite, formless reality from which the universe arises. It narrates the origins of gods, creation cycles, sacred stories of Shiva, and the spiritual significance of various pilgrimage sites and rituals. The text also covers rites, festivals, cosmology, yoga, and the deep principles of Shaivism. Overall, the Liṅga Purāṇa blends mythology, philosophy, and devotion, revealing the Liṅga as the embodiment of supreme consciousness and the path to spiritual liberation.