Lingam statue

The lingam (also linga, ling, Shiva linga) is a sign or symbol of the Hindu deity, Shiva, used for worship in temples or at home. In traditional Indian society, the lingam is seen as a symbol of the energy and potential of Shiva himself. The lingam is often represented alongside the yoni (Sanskrit word, literally "origin" or "source" or "womb"), a symbol of the goddess or of Shakti, female creative energy. The union of lingam and yoni represents the "indivisible two-in-oneness of male and female