Narmadalinga, Narmadāliṅga, Narmada-linga: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNarmadāliṅga (नर्मदालिङ्ग) refers to a forms of worship, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.2 (“The Prayer of the gods).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] O bull-bannered deity, among rocks you are Śālagrāma; among the forms of worship you are Narmadā Liṅga (narmadāliṅga). Among animals, you are the bull Nandīśvara, O lord Śiva. Among Vedic texts you are in the form of Upaniṣads; Among the sacrificers you are the cool-rayed moon. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Linga, Narmada.
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Full-text: Yajvan, Bhanumat, Shila, Shitabhanumat, Upanishadrupin, Nandishvara.
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Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 2 - The Prayer of the gods < [Section 2.5 - Rudra-saṃhitā (5): Yuddha-khaṇḍa]