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.
Hindud väidavad, et joogaasendites istuvad figuurid kujutavad loomade ja jooga kaitsjat jumal Šivat, keda tihtipeale kummardatakse linga ehk fallose sümboli abil.