Shiva Lingam stones are only found one place in the world, high in the mountains of Mandhata in India, at the banks of the Narmada River, one of the seven sacred holy places of pilgrimage in India. Each Lingam contains sacred markings symbolic of the marks on Lord Shiva's forehead. The Lingams are handled in accordance with ancient Vedic tradition, and are thus highly blessed. The stones are formed by a mineral called cryptocrystalline quartz which is said in the lore to have been implanted in the riverbed by a meteorite millions of years ago. Shiva Lingams are said to contain the loftiest vibrations of all stones on Earth. They emanate a vibration that will purify your temple or home. It is said according to Vedic knowledge that the Lingam represents the inner being, the energy shape of the soul, or the essence of a human being. The upright egg shape represents the divine masculine energy, the power of Shiva (dynamic expression/knowledge), and the markings, called the yoni, represent the divine female energy (wisdom/intuition). Possessing one of these stones is said to bring harmony and balance because of the mixture of the male/female energy, Yin-Yang, dark/light, the positive/negative energies unified - the wholeness of the soul, which is neither male nor female. Shiva Lingams have been allowed to come out of India at this time because of the desperate state of the planet. The Lingams are energy generators of balance, of Soul consciousness, and healing. They are impregnated with spiritual light resonating with the 5th Chakra, or Heart Chakra; thus their particular job in healing the planet is through opening the heart, healing the pain in the heart which obscures the harmony and knowingness of the soul residing within. The release of energy where there was once blockage, and very often, activation of the Heart Chakra with the accompanying experiences of self-acceptance , self worth, happiness, contentment, unconditional Love, compassion, etc. Some crowds are familiar with the Shiva Lingam because it is the stone that Indiana Jones claimed in the Temple of Doom. Speaking from experience at shows, I have never seen people so attracted to something for reasons they do not understand. It is said that by destiny everyone has their own Lingam. It is as if the signature of one’s soul has been alchemically embedded in the stone down the millennia of it’s making in the embrace of Mother Earth, and finally in the hands of an esoteric craftsperson. The Lingam draws out Soul qualities. As a result, it is a potent force for healing and meditation. Currently, the government of India is now completing the last dam on the Narmada River that was halted back in the 1970's due to religious protest. Soon, these beautiful stones will be under a hundred of feet of water and therefore, very difficult to harvest. Already in high demand but scarce in quantity, the value of this stone will only continue to grow over time. We have a wonderful selection of Shiva Lingams available. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Ancient-Stone-Inspirations_Shiva-Lingams_W0QQ_fsubZ18111757QQ_sidZ12315080QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322