Shiv god photo

Lord Shiva – Hindu Gods and Deities Shiva literally translates to that which is not. The entire galaxy is just a tiny ant in the mighty universe. The rest of it is vast emptiness that is known as Shiva. The description of lord Shiva is quite unique with the appearance of a yogi with a blue neck and Ganga sprouting out of his hair. He is depicted as sitting on tiger skin along with his consort Parvati and two children Subramaniya and Ganapati at his Himalayan abode mount Kailash. Lord Shiva Iconography There are several properties of lord shiva which represent him. The rudra is almost synonymous with lord shiva. The dumroo which he plays during the cosmic dance is of great significance. The cosmic dance of shiva in an ecstatic state is what keeps the earth spinning. His third eye is a standalone feature of shiva, which can foresee the future. This is why shiva is also referred to tryamabaka. nandi as the vahana of shiva can be seen outside all shiva temples till today. Lord Shiva Family In the divine family of Lord Shiva, there are only four members, namely, Lord Shiva, his consort Parvati, and the two sons, Kartikeya (Subramanya) and Ganesha (Vinayaka). Kartikeya is the god of war while Ganesha is the god of obstacles. According to Hindu mythology, before marrying Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva had married Sati, the daughter of Daksha. Lord Shiva is often depicted immersed in deep meditation on Mount Kailash. The mount of Lord Shiva is bull Nandi. Festivals of Lord Shiva Maha...

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