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Shivabalayogi: Tapas Photos
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Ardhanarishwara
Swami inside the Dhyana Mandir.
Photo taken in 1994.
Ardhanarishwara linga is a svayambhu linga (self-evolved, i.e.
naturally formed). It has a silver color on one side and is golden on the
other. The silver represents the snow white complexion of Lord Shiva, and
the gold reflects the golden complexion of Parvati. Therefore, the linga
exhibits the ardhanarishwara (half male and female) form of God.
The linga also manifests the forms of all four deities which make up Lord
Shiva’s family. As one looks at the linga, the concave area on the left
represents the female aspect, Parvati. The center portion in front of the
linga has the shape of Ganesha. The right side is convex and reflects the
male aspect, Shiva. Behind are the five faces of Kumarswamy (Subramanyan).