The Gudimallam Shiva Temple in Andhra Pradesh houses one of the world’s oldest Shiva lingams, dating back to the 2nd century AD.
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This unique lingam features a relief of Lord Shiva standing atop Apasmara, symbolizing the triumph over ignorance.
Carved from a dense, dark brown local stone, the lingam stands over five feet tall. Excavations in 1973 unearthed artifacts from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, including Black and Redware sherds and large-sized bricks from the Andhra Satavahana period, underscoring the site’s historical significance.
