>The Lingayats are a monotheistic religious denomination of Hinduism. Lingayats are known for their unique practice of Ishtalinga worship, where adherents carry a personal linga around there neck, symbolizing a constant, intimate relationship with Parashiva.>The Ishtalinga is made up of a small black stone coated with durable thick black paste of cow dung mixed with ashes with some suitable oil to withstand wear and tear. It is viewed as a "living, moving" divinity of the Lingayat devotee. Every day, the devotee removes the Ishtalinga from the neckless, places it in the left palm, offers puja and then meditates about becoming one with the lingam, in their journey towards the Atma-linga.
>>18689470>a small black stone coated with durable thick black paste of cow dung mixed with ashesuh......
Yeah these guys are Vegetarian Shaivites. Which is something I can't wrap my head around.
Why are hinpoos obsessed with cow dung?
There is no reason to discuss the literal poop-worshipping version of Shaivism when you have the extremely kino Kashmiri Traika sect.
