This is a rare natural Shiva Lingam stone egg from the Narmada River in India. The riverbed of the Narmada River is made up of this form of crypto-crystalline Quartz. These stones have been tumbled in the riverbed and wash-up on the shoreline during one short period each year. They are then crafted into the egg shape by local artisans. The Narmada River has been dammed, interrupting the natural water flow, making the supplies of the Shiva Lingam more scarce. The Shiva Lingam stone is considered very sacred in Indian culture. It is a powerful symbol of fertility.
