Meaning & use

yoni

noun·Academic

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A stylized representation of the vulva used in Hindu iconography and worship as a symbol of the divine feminine and creative power.

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The temple housed a stone yoni paired with a lingam, representing feminine and masculine energies.

In yoga philosophy, the yoni is often discussed as a symbol of creation and fertility.

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A Sanskrit word meaning 'source' or 'womb' that holds deep religious significance in Hinduism.

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