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Shiva (/ ˈ ʃ ɪ v ə /; Sanskrit: शिव, lit. 'The Auspicious One', IAST: Śiva), also known as Mahadeva (/ m ə ˈ h ɑː ˈ d eɪ v ə /; Sanskrit: महादेव:, lit. 'The Great God', IAST: Mahādevaḥ, [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐh) or Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism.
Jul 7, 2024 · Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism, whom Shaivites worship as the supreme god. Among his common epithets are Shambhu (’Benign’), Shankara (’Beneficent’), Mahesha (’Great Lord’), and Mahadeva (’Great God’). Learn more about Shiva in this article.
Shiva begins immediately following the burial and lasts for seven days, ending after the morning service on the seventh day. Shiva is not observed on the Sabbath (Friday at sundown through Saturday at sundown) or on holidays.
Shiva refers to both “that which is not,” and Adiyogi because in many ways they are synonymous. Explore the stories and legends that surround this most prominent figure of Indian spiritual traditions.
May 10, 2018 · Shiva (Siva) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is a complex character who may represent goodness and benevolence...
Aug 24, 2009 · Worshippers of Shiva celebrate Mahashivratri, a festival at which the Shiva linga is bathed in water, milk and honey and worshipped. Who is he linked with? Shiva's consort is Devi, the...
Apr 30, 2018 · Meet the whiz kid Shiva, who lives in a city named Vedas. Watch him fight the villains who are out to damage the city on his super bike that can fly as well ...
Dec 19, 2016 · Shiva is one of the three supreme gods found in Hindu mythology. He is known as the destroyer while the other gods are the creator (Brahma) and the preserver ( Vishnu ). While the other gods are responsible for the creation and perseverance of the earth, Shiva must destroy it in order to recreate it.
Jul 8, 2018 · Shiva is a state of pure consciousness or nothingness. Shiva is the state where no thoughts arise; it’s complete silence, and the truth is revealed only in silence.
May 24, 2024 · The Shiva Linga, a symbol of Lord Shiva in Hinduism, is considered a powerful representation of all cosmic energies and is central to worship in Shiva temples.
