The Hindus claim that the figures sitting in yoga positions are images of the god Siva, lord of the animals and lord of yoga, who is often worshiped through the lingam, a phallic symbol.
Mozus 10: 8, 9.) Hinduisti apgalvo, ka šīs figūras simbolizē dievu Šivu, dzīvnieku pavēlnieku un jogas kungu, kura pielūgsmē tiek izmantota linga — fallisks simbols.