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.
Shiva (Hebrew: ×©××¢× â, literally seven) is the week-long mourning period in Judaism for first-degree relatives: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, and spouse. The ritual is referred to as sitting shiva..Immediately after burial, people assume the halakhic status of  avel  (Hebrew: ×××; mourner).This state lasts for seven days, during which family members traditionally gather in one home (preferably the home of the deceased) and receive visitors.he Hebrew word shiva means seven , and the official shiva period is seven days. The day of the funeral is counted as the first day of shiva, even though the practice does not begin until after the mourner(s) arrive at the designated location following the funeral.