The mukhalingam is attached to the body of the coiled serpent (naga) Vasuki, which forms a protective hooded canopy. In the mythological story of the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), Vasuki is used as the rope to churn the ocean of milk. The presence of Vasuki signifies Shiva's mastery over fear and death.

Creator

• Mumbai Archive Project Team

贡献者

• Ankita Jain

Publisher

• Jio Institute

关键词

• Koli
• Shiva
• Worli
• Mumbai Archive Project
• Mahashivaratri
• Mukhalingam
• Papvimochneshwar Temple
• Maharashtra
• Koliwada
• Mumbai

地点

• Worli

Resource type

• Image

Rights statement

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