Dam Square. Dam Square or Dam (Dutch pronunciation: [dÉm]) is a town square in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the most well-known and important locations in the city and the country.
The lingam (also linga, ling, Shiva linga, Shiv ling, Sanskrit: à¤²à¤¿à¤à¥à¤à¤, liá¹gaá¹, meaning mark, sign, or inference) is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in temples.In traditional Indian society, the linga is rather seen as a symbol of the energy and potential of God, Shiva himself.The lingam is often represented alongside the yoni (Sanskrit word, literally origin or source or womb), a symbol of the goddess or of Shakti, female creative energy.he Hindu scripture, Shiva Purana, describes the origin of the lingam, known as Shiva-linga, as the beginning-less and endless cosmic pillar (Stambha) of fire, the cause of all causes. Lord Shiva is pictured as emerging from the Lingam â the cosmic pillar of fire â proving his superiority over gods Brahma and Vishnu.
To denote that he (Shiva) is a personification of time and absolute truth that stands as the basis of time and destiny, he defeated Yama and granted immortality to Markandeya who was otherwise destined to live only for a short span of 16 years.