WorldPhoto: News18 HindiAncient Telangana Tradition of Crafting Crystal Shivlings
Telangana has a centuries-old spiritual tradition of carving and worshipping Shivlings from stones like crystal and emerald. Historic temples such as Rajarajeshwara in Vemulawada and the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal highlight the significance of crystal Shivlings. Skilled artisans carefully select raw quartz crystals and use machines and hand tools for precise cutting, carving, and polishing, a complex process requiring great care to avoid cracks.
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