 The Lingam (also, Linga, Ling, Shiva linga, Shiv ling, Sanskrit लिङ्गं , meaning "mark" or "sign") is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in Hindu temple.The "lingam" is the principal deity in most Shiva temples in South India.The lingam is often represented with the Yoni, a symbol of the goddess or of Shakti, female creative energy.