antique old silver lingam box pendant sacred symbol necklace god shiva hindu

Description

VINTAGE ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE TRIBAL OLD SILVER PENDANT NECKLACE LINGAM CASKET BOX (AYIGALU OR SHIVADHARA), FROM INDIA.
This Old Silver Lingam pendant is not only gorgeous, it holds a wealth of meaning. These pendants were designed as containers to hold a sacred lingam stone representing the god Shiva. Lingayats are a Hindu group who believe that Shiva is the only diety, rather than the the 3 gods revered by other Hindus. They also believed that the sacred presence of Shiva was not simply confined to the temple, but that it could be held in these pendants for personal connection to the god. The pendant were often worn over the should to one side, or hanging from the neck as a standard necklace. This is a beautiful classic piece of Gundgurdi Lingam Jewelry with an amazing heritage.
weight - 146 grams
pendant size - 5.3/9/3 cm (2/3.5/1.1")
chain length - 93 cm(36.6") we can adjust the length.
material - silver & original old worn piece.