"jyotirlinga" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jyotirlingas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग (jyotirliṅga). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|sa|ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Sanskrit ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग (jyotirliṅga), {{bor+|en|sa|ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग}} Borrowed from Sanskrit ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग (jyotirliṅga) Head templates: {{en-noun}} jyotirlinga (plural jyotirlingas)
  1. (Hinduism) A shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam (pillar) of light." Wikipedia link: jyotirlinga Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism, Shaivism

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