Lingam

We have already mentioned the pillars Jachin and Boaz which stood before the Temple of Solomon, and which had an acknowledged sexual significance; and so it seems probable that a great number of these holy stones had a similar meaning. 15 Following this clue it would appear likely that the lingam thus anointed and worshipped in the Temples of India and elsewhere is the original 16 adored by the human race from the very beginning, and that at a later time, when the Priest and the King, as objects of worship, took the place of the Lingam, they also were anointed with the chrism of fertility.

Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning 1920

In fact, the very next line in the Wiki page you mention states that the Lingam is a symbol of infinity.

Vamsee Juluri: Lord Shiva And The Economist: A New Low For Journalism Vamsee Juluri 2011

The Economist: But Wikipedia says the Lingam is a phallic symbol.

Vamsee Juluri: Lord Shiva And The Economist: A New Low For Journalism Vamsee Juluri 2011

In classical Hindu tradition, the Lingam is a phallic symbol respresenting of the god Shiva and his rampant sexuality.

YesButNoButYes: All Praise the Penis! 2007

As many may recall Lingam was alleged to have spoken to Ahmad Fairuz on the other end of the phone in the video tape when the latter was the Chief Judge of Malaya.

Planet Malaysia 2009

As many may recall Lingam was alleged to have spoken to Ahmad Fairuz on the other end of the phone in the video tape when the latter was the Chief Judge of Malaya.

Anwar Ibrahim 2009

"Lingam" video clip was authentic and that it had not been edited.

WN.com - Articles related to Why The May 10, 2010 Philippine Polls Failed: The PCOS Forensics 2010

Commission of Inquiry today that the "Lingam" video clip was authentic and that it had not been edited.

WN.com - Articles related to Why The May 10, 2010 Philippine Polls Failed: The PCOS Forensics 2010

What made it fun also was the fact that it wasn't just one way traffic - Kumar learned from me about the lack of Tamil directional signage at the Airport, while I learned that "Lingam" is a symbol used in the worship of Shiva, and which is sometimes portrayed as a phallic symbol.

miyagi.sg | My Very Own Glob {Curiosa Felicitas} 2009

To put it plainly: describing a sacred Lingam as a "lump of ice" in this manner is not frankness.

Vamsee Juluri: Lord Shiva And The Economist: A New Low For Journalism Vamsee Juluri 2011