An emblem of generative power, the Linga design characterizing this handmade singing bowl spiritually indicates the union of your soul and mind. The traditional design creates a deep tone and a beautiful resonance.
- Hand-hammered singing bowl
- Made of bronze alloy
- Measures 8” in diameter
- Uniquely carved in Linga design
- Comes with a striker and brocade cushion
- The color of the cushion may vary
- Sourced from India
Variations in metal finish, size, and weight may be present, enhancing the individual character of each singing bowl.
design: A deep, wide-mouthed singing bowl hand-hammered from bronze alloy, its interior centered on a raised lingam boss encircled by a fine engraved ring that marks the striking point.
size: Measures 8" in diameter.
material: Bronze alloy (hand-hammered metal).
features: Hand-hammered construction, traditional Linga (lingam) design at center, includes striker and brocade cushion, sourced from India
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to preserve the bowl's tone and finish.
disclaimer: As a hand-hammered piece, each bowl carries natural variation in metal finish, size, weight, and cushion color, making every one distinct.
Meaning & Intention
The lingam is one of the oldest and most enduring symbols in Eastern spiritual traditions, representing Shiva as pure, formless, generative energy - the creative force from which all existence arises. Its rounded form at the center of this bowl is not a picture of a god but an abstraction of divine potential itself, the point where stillness gathers before it becomes sound, form, or thought.
In Tantric and yogic philosophy, the lingam is also understood as the union of opposites: consciousness and energy, stillness and motion, the individual soul and the greater whole. Placed at the heart of a singing bowl, this motif takes on added resonance, since the bowl's own voice arises from that same central point outward, echoing the idea that all sound, like all creation, radiates from a single source.
Hand-hammered by artisans using techniques passed down over generations, this bowl carries the lingam not as decoration but as a functional center of gravity, literally and symbolically the place the striker returns to again and again, drawing the mind back to a single point of focus with every pass.
Used at the start or close of a meditation session, in a quiet corner of the home, or during yoga and breathwork, this bowl's resonance offers a simple way to mark a transition - from noise to stillness, from distraction to presence - each time its tone is drawn out and allowed to fade.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a quiet ritual around sound and focus
- Purpose: Meditation, sound healing, yoga practice, mindfulness rituals, home altar centerpiece
- Suggested Mantra: I return to center
- Intention: Balance, Focus, Grounding, Calm
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
- Metal: Bronze alloy
Questions & Guidance
What does the Linga design in the center of the bowl mean?
The raised center point, known as a lingam, is a traditional symbol of generative, creative energy in Eastern spiritual traditions. It marks the bowl's natural striking point and its symbolic center.
How do I play a singing bowl like this one?
Rest the bowl flat on its cushion, then run the striker firmly around the outer rim in slow, steady circles to build a sustained tone, or strike the rim once for a single resonant note.
What is the bowl made of?
It is hand-hammered from a traditional bronze alloy, giving it a warm tone and a naturally textured surface.
Does the cushion color shown match what I'll receive?
The brocade cushion's color and pattern may vary slightly from piece to piece, as each is finished individually.
Is this bowl handmade?
Yes, it is hand-hammered by artisans in India, so slight variations in finish, size, and weight are part of its individual character.
