A sub-shrine held an 18-ft Lingam made of three 6-ft sections! The yoni base is 5 ft tall and 7 ft 4 in long. It ranks among the largest lingams ever. Yet it was completely removed with no traces. The base's 6-ft deep inner chamber once cradled the lingam.
Giant 18-foot Shiva Lingam discovered at Bakong Temple sub-shrine
Site mentioned
📍 Bakong Temple
Key facts
- Yoni base measures 5 ft tall and 7 ft 4 in long (8 ft 6 in with spout)
- Inner chamber hole measures 6 ft deep
- Lingam would have been 18 ft tall based on three parts: Shiva-bhaga (6 ft), Vishnu-bhaga (6 ft), and Brahma-bhaga (6 ft)
- This would make it one of the largest or the largest Lingam in Cambodia
- The Lingam has been completely removed with no traces remaining
Sources
tours.praveenmohanglobal.com
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