Most of us are aware of the Swaymbu Linga obtained by Ravana from Lord Shiva and how Lord Ganesha made sure that he does not get away with it.
There is another version that states it is the Atma Linga.
In what may be called as additional proof for the Ramayana being real, the Swayumbu Linga worshipped by Ravana has been found in Trincomalee.
He explained, “Then again 1962 I was shooting the movie Ran Muthu Duwa at the same site and decided to go for a dive during a break when I perceived a perfectly circular pillar lying amidst a jumble of carved pillars. On closer scrutiny I knew right then and there that this was the sacred linga.”
When asked how the Brahmins reacted to his discovery, he said with regret, “I’m afraid they had mixed feelings. They finally stated that this wasn’t the genuine linga. Naturally I was outraged but later delivered it to the Koneswarar Temple.” On the history of the linga, Swami Siva Kalki said, “The Swayambhu Linga has been described in the Kamillagama as one which rose up and came into existence by itself from time immemorial. This stone was among 69 others, most of which have been destroyed by idol breakers. It was originally found on a Tibetan mountain and later brought to Sri Lanka reportedly by King Ravana.”
Source:
http://xlweb.com/heritage/skanda/sivakalki.htm
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