Discarded Hindu symbol brings anger, uncertainty to Yuba City temple
Shocked worshippers said they found the Shivling in a black plastic bag next to the trash – an act of sacrilege they likened to tossing a crucifix out of a church.
Himant Pandit comes from a long line of pandits, or Hindu priests. He said he rescued the Shivling and, with the caretaker's permission, placed it in his yard so devout Hindus can still worship it.