Shiva Linga within the Garbhagriha
Shiva Linga within the Garbhagriha
Captured from the north-facing entrance, this image shows the Shiva linga within the inner sanctum (garbhagriha), which is a Sarvatobhadra shrine (Sanskrit: sarvatobhadra), meaning “auspicious on all sides.” The sanctum is square in plan and has entrances on all four cardinal directions, allowing devotees to perform pradakshina (circumambulation) and approach the shrine from any direction for worship. This design — a square enclosure with entrances on all four sides — reinforces the concept of Shiva’s all-pervading nature and the universality of his presence.
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