Prayagraj : The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out a ‘scientific survey’ of the ‘Shivling’ in Gyanvapi mosque to ascertain its age.
The court asked the ASI to ensure that no damage is done to the structure during the survey.
The court upturned the district judge’s decision in this regard.
A single bench of Justice Arvind Kumar Mishra was responding to a petition filed by the Hindu side, demanding carbon dating of the Shivling.
The ASI had submitted its report in a sealed envelope on Thursday. — IANS
WHAT is Shivling & WHY is it worshipped? by Sam Stallone (for adults only) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pnHlo63i-4
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PRABHUPADA of ISKCON > #Shiv_Ling_is_PHALLUS
* liṅgam — phallic symbol which is used in the worship of Lord Śiva.
“In 1996, to commemorate the centennial of Srila Prabhupada’s appearance, the GOVERNMENT OF INDIA issued a postage stamp honoring him as the emissary who spread the glory of India, the message of Lord Krishna, around the world. And at the opening of the ISKCON Glory of India cultural center in New Delhi, Prime Minister Sri Atal Bihari VAJPAYEE spoke highly of Srila Prabhupada and ISKCON’s mission.”
As does “Student’s Sanskrit English Dictionary” 1893 edition, By V.S Apte, page 311
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