Shiva is the Hindu Trinity’s third member (Trimurti), and he is responsible for destroying the world in order to prepare for its renewal at the end of each period of time. Shiva’s destructive force is regenerative: it’s the first step in the process of renewal. Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe
Hindus traditionally invoke Shiva before starting any religious or spiritual endeavour, believing that the mere utterance of his praise or name would dispel any negative vibrations in the vicinity of worship. Ganapati, the Obstacle Remover Shiva’s first son, Ganapati, is also known as Ganesha.
Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva, regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts.
Introduction What do we mean by Founder? When we say a founder, we mean to say that someone has brought into existence a new faith or formulated a set of religious beliefs, principles and practices which were not in existence before. That cannot happen with
Shambhu, this name of Lord Shankar indicates his blissful personality. He assumes the form of gross elements during playful moments. Sanskrit: नमामि देवं परमव्ययंतं उमापतिं लोकगुरुं नमामि । नमामि दारिद्रविदारणं तं नमामि रोगापहरं नमामि ॥२॥ Translation: Namaami Devam Param-Avyayam-Tam Umaa-Patim Loka-Gurum Namaami | Namaami Daaridra-Vidaarannam Tam Namaami Roga-Apaharam Namaami ||2|| Meaning: 2.1 I reverentially bow down to the Divine Lord
1. Shiva’s Trishul or Trident symbolizes the unity of 3 worlds of a human being-his inside world, the immediate world around him and the broader world, a harmony between the 3. The crescent moon on his forehead that gives him the name of Chandrashekar, dates
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the god Shiva. It is the day Shiva was married to the goddess Parvati. The Maha Shivaratri festival, also popularly known as ‘Shivaratri’ (spelt as Sivaratri, Shivaratri, Sivarathri, and Shivarathri) or ‘Great Night of
In the vast sea of knowledge of Hindu mythology, the word “Jyotirlinga” Or “Jyotirling” (ज्योतिर्लिंग) holds a very strong religious and emotional significance as it represents the abode of Lord Shiva. The word Jyotirlinga is derived from the Sanskrit words “Jyoti” meaning “radiance” or “light”
History: It is described that while Durvasa Muni was passing on the road, he saw Indra on the back of his elephant and was pleased to offer Indra a garland from his own neck. Indra, however, being too puffed up, took the garland, and without respect
There are many similarities among different mythical characters of different epics. I dont know whether they are same or related to each other. Same thing is there in Mahabharata and Trojan war. I wonder if our mythology is influenced by theirs or theirs by ours!
The Dev (gods) and Rakshashas (demons) got together for the colossal task of churning the cosmic ocean. Mount Mandara, was used as the pole to stir the waters. And Vishnu’s Koorma Avatar(Tortoise) balanced the mountain on its back thereby preventing it from sinking in the
The city of Kashi is famous for the shrine of Kaal Bhairav, the kotwal of Kashi or the policeman of Varanasi. His presence evokes fear, no different from some of our policemen. He has a thick moustache, rides a dog, wraps himself in tiger skin,
The mythical creature Sharabha shown here is part-bird and part-lion. Shiva Purana describes Sharabha as thousand-armed, lion-faced and with matted hair, wings and eight feet. In his clutches is Lord Narasimha, whom Sharabha slays!
Parvati once donated Shiva to Brahma’s Sons on Narad’s advice. This happened when their second child, Ashokasundari, left home (Kailasha) for meditation. This is the story: When Kartikeya, their first child, was born, he was given to the Kritikas (some women from Kritika place). This
There was a sage named Veda. He used to pray to Shiva every day. The prayers lasted till the afternoon and after the prayers were over, Veda used to go to the nearby villages to beg alms.
Shiva One of the most Badass Hindu GOD, also referred to by names like Rudra, Mahadev, Trayambak, Natraja, Shankar, Mahesh, etc. is considered the personification of the Masculine element of the universe. In the holy trinity of Hinduism, he is considered the ‘destroyer’ of cosmos.
Parvati once donated Shiva to Brahma’s Sons on Narad’s advice. This happened when their second child, Ashokasundari, left home (Kailasha) for meditation. This is the
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