Lingaraja
Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Lingaraja
Lingaraja is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "Lord of the Linga," derived from "Linga" (a symbol of Shiva) and "Raja" (king/lord), representing the supreme form of the Hindu deity Shiva.
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Etymology
Lingaraja is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "Lord of the Linga," derived from "Linga" (a symbol of Shiva) and "Raja" (king/lord), representing the supreme form of the Hindu deity Shiva. The name is primarily used in Hindu culture and is most famously associated with the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, built in the 11th century and dedicated to Shiva.
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