Lanka
Lanka- Historian N.K.Sahoo Linga- Phallus, the symbol of the creative energy of Lord Siva situated on Yonipitha(Sakti)-human vision of the god before images could be carved of stone or metal.Linga Purana describes the significance of linga worship. has identified Sonepur as Lanka. The deity Lankesvari is worshipped on the river bed of Mahanadi at Sonepur.
