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Meaning of jyotirlinga | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam (pillar) of light."

Hinduism

Examples

“One of Shiva's revered Jyotirlingas is protected within the inner sanctum of the city's Kashi Vishwanath temple. It is one of the more famous lingas in the country.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Jyotis Jyotsna Jystrup Jyuguang Jyutping Jyväskylä

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