Parvati
Paravati is the wife of Shiva. The divine couple with their sons Ganesha and Murugan reside on the mountain Kailash in the Himalayas.
Ganesha
The beautiful elephant face is one of the most popular gods in Hindu mythology.
Murugan
A popular war god in Hindu mythology.
Shiva place
Shiva is one of the three supreme gods in Hindu mythology. The other two are Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva, the destroyer. Shiva was originally known as Rudra in Rig Vedic times. It was mentioned three times. The word “Shiva” means literally “that which is not.”
Shiva’s Birth
Once upon a time, Brahma and Vishnu were arguing with each other. Both were arguing about who was the supreme god in between them. Suddenly, a blazing pillar rises from the bottom of the earth whose branches and roots are far apart, spreading the bottom and heaven of the earth. Brahma became a goose and tried to reach the top of the pillar, but he couldn’t find the end. Similarly, Vishnu became a goose and tried to reach the bottom of the earth, but he also couldn’t find the end. Finally, they returned to where they started, and suddenly Shiva appeared from the pillar. Both Brahma and Vishnu immediately accepted the power of Shiva and knew he was a fellow ruler of the universe.
Different names for Shiva: Shiva knows by name: Mahadeva, Adiyogi, Shankar, Bhole Shankar, Neelkantha, Nataraja.
Terms associated with Shiva
Trident: The Trishul represents three aspects of life; the creator, the preserver, and the destroyer.
Lingam: It’s a phallic statue that signifies raw power and masculinity. It is worshipped by the people for having a baby.
Nandi Bull: Nandi is the vehicle of Shiva. You found the idol of Nandi outside the temple in front of the gate.
Cobra (Vasuki) : Snakes around Shiva’s neck represent passion and desire. Shiva conveys to his devotees that he has conquered the world by overcoming his desires.
Third eye: Shiva’s third eye signifies the end of the Maya world. It’s an eye of wisdom that can distinguish between what is right and wrong.
River Ganga: The Ganga river flows from Shiva’s divine head. The meaning of Ganga is divine knowledge.
Tigerskin: Shiva tiger skin that signifies the win over animal instinct.
Rosary beads : Shiva carries the rosary beads in his right hand; they’re made up of Rudraksha. It signifies the meditation life of Shiva.
Mahashivratri : It’s one of the great nights of the shiva that occurs in February-March and is of the most spiritual significance.