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28 July 2024

Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple in Chenkal, Kerala, India, on April 10, 2024. The World's Tallest Shiva Lingam is located at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple and is measuring a record height of 111.2 feet, making an entry into the India Book of Records for being the tallest Shiva Lingam in the world. Construction of the Shiva Lingam is beginning in 2012 and is taking 6 years to complete, reaching a height equivalent to that of a 10-story building. Water, sand, and soil from various holy places like Kashi, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Rameswaram, Danushkodi, Badrinath, Gomukh, and Kailash are also being mixed with the construction materials. Hence, the Shiva Lingam of Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is said to be a divine structure.

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28 July 2024

Sindoor and holy ash are at the Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple in Chenkal, Kerala, India, on April 10, 2024. The World's Tallest Shiva Lingam is located at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple and is measuring a record height of 111.2 feet, making an entry into the India Book of Records for being the tallest Shiva Lingam in the world. Construction of the Shiva Lingam is beginning in 2012, reaching a height equivalent to that of a 10-story building, and taking 6 years to complete. Water, sand, and soil from various holy places like Kashi, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Rameswaram, Danushkodi, Badrinath, Gomukh, and Kailash are also being mixed with the construction materials. Hence, the Shiva Lingam of Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is said to be a divine structure.

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21 May 2024

The world's tallest Shiva Lingam is standing at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple in Chenkal, Kerala, India, on April 10, 2024. The Shiva Lingam at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is measuring a record height of 111.2 feet and is making an entry into the India Book of Records for being the tallest Shiva Lingam in the world. Construction of the Shiva Lingam is beginning in 2012 and is taking 6 years to complete, reaching a height equivalent to that of a 10-story building. Water, sand, and soil from various holy places like Kashi, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Rameswaram, Danushkodi, Badrinath, Gomukh, and Kailash are also being mixed with the construction materials. Hence, the Shiva Lingam of Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is said to be a divine structure.

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21 May 2024

The world's tallest Shiva Lingam is standing at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple in Chenkal, Kerala, India, on April 10, 2024. The Shiva Lingam at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is measuring a record height of 111.2 feet and is making an entry into the India Book of Records for being the tallest Shiva Lingam in the world. Construction of the Shiva Lingam is beginning in 2012 and is taking 6 years to complete, reaching a height equivalent to that of a 10-story building. Water, sand, and soil from various holy places like Kashi, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Rameswaram, Danushkodi, Badrinath, Gomukh, and Kailash are also being mixed with the construction materials. Hence, the Shiva Lingam of Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is said to be a divine structure.

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#11261481

21 May 2024

A close-up of a large statue of Lord Hanuman is being displayed at the Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple in Chenkal, Kerala, India, on April 10, 2024. The World's Tallest Shiva Lingam is located at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple and is measuring a record height of 111.2 feet, making an entry into the India Book of Records for being the tallest Shiva Lingam in the world. Construction of the Shiva Lingam is beginning in 2012, reaching a height equivalent to that of a 10-story building, and taking 6 years to complete. Water, sand, and soil from various holy places like Kashi, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Rameswaram, Danushkodi, Badrinath, Gomukh, and Kailash are also being mixed with the construction materials. Hence, the Shiva Lingam of Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is being said to be a divine structure.

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21 May 2024

Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple in Chenkal, Kerala, India, on April 10, 2024. The World's Tallest Shiva Lingam is located at Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple and is measuring a record height of 111.2 feet, making an entry into the India Book of Records for being the tallest Shiva Lingam in the world. Construction of the Shiva Linga is beginning in 2012, reaching a height equivalent to that of a 10-story building, and taking 6 years to complete. Water, sand, and soil from various holy places like Kashi, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Rameswaram, Danushkodi, Badrinath, Gomukh, and Kailash are also being mixed with the construction materials. Hence, the Shiva Lingam of Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple is said to be a divine structure.

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24 July 2021

Tourists at the Washington Monument near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., USA, on January 20, 2009. The Washington Monument was built to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington and is made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk, standing 555 feet (169.294 meters).

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24 July 2021

Washington Monument near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., USA, on January 20, 2009. The Washington Monument was built to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington and is made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk, standing 555 feet (169.294 meters).

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13 July 2021

Sign comparing the Canadian electoral dysfunction to erectile dysfunction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 28, 2010. The sign is making reference to the Canadian Parliament Building as limp.

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7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival participants carry a large pink phallic-shaped 'Mikoshi' (portable shrines) during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival participants carry a large pink phallic-shaped 'Mikoshi' (portable shrines) during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival participants carry a large pink phallic-shaped 'Mikoshi' (portable shrines) during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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#4118770

7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival participants carry a large pink phallic-shaped 'Mikoshi' (portable shrines) during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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#4118774

7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival participants carry a large pink phallic-shaped 'Mikoshi' (portable shrines) during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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#4118780

7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival goer takes photo with phalluse shape mask during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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7 April 2019

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Festival participants carry a large pink phallic-shaped 'Mikoshi' (portable shrines) during the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) in Kawasaki, Japan on April 7, 2019. The fertility festival, originated from prostitutes who wished to pray for good business and protection from sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays, festival goers celebrates for fertility, relationships and for safe sex practices. Attracted with Tens of thousands festival goers including tourist, people can buy penis shape candies, key chains, trinkets, pens, chocolates and even toy glasses with a plastic penis nose. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / NUR Photo)

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