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A ritual involving the anointing of a Shiva Lingam with water, milk, honey, and other sacred substances, accompanied by the chanting of Vedic hymns and mantras, particularly the Rudram.
A powerful mantra seeking Lord Shiva protection and the removal of obstacles.
Panchavaktra, the five-faced form of Shiva, symbolizes the all-encompassing nature of the divine. Each face represents a different aspect of creation, preservation, destruction, concealment, and grace, embodying Shiva role as the master of the cosmos.
This bi-monthly event occurs on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Devotees observe a fast and perform special prayers to seek Lord Shiva blessings.
An earnest invocation to the incomprehensible deities, seeking their blessings and grace today.
Shiva grants the powerful Pashupatastra weapon to Arjuna, after testing his dedication and valor.
Uttarabodhi Mudra, associated with Lord Shiva, symbolizes supreme enlightenment and realization of higher consciousness.
Shiva Linga Mudra, associated with Lord Shiva, involves interlocking the fingers with the left thumb pointing upward and right thumb encircling it, symbolizing the cosmic balance and the unity of masculine and feminine energies.
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
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Symbolizes the transcendence of material existence and purification through destruction.
The Nataraja Mudra depicts Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.
The Rudra Samhita is one of the most significant sections of the Shiva Purana, providing a comprehensive account of the life and exploits of Lord Shiva and his divine family.
The Shatarudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, focusing on the hundred incarnations (Rudras) of Lord Shiva
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
Bhairava is a fierce and terrifying aspect of Shiva, associated with annihilation and the protection of sacred spaces. He is worshipped for his power to remove fear and grant protection.
The legend of Shiva and Parvati combined as Ardhanarishvara, representing the unity of male and female energies.
Shiva tests the devotion of ascetic sages by appearing as a beggar. The sages anger turns to enlightenment when Shiva reveals his divine nature.
Somnath Temple, located in the Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Gujarat, India, is one of the most significant Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is renowned as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, representing the eternal presence of Shiva.
A lesser-known but historically significant temple, known for its massive Shiva Lingam.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered for its Bhasma Aarti ritual.
The Shiva Dhyan Mantra is a prayer seeking forgiveness from Lord Shiva for all sins committed through actions, speech, mind, and senses, and invoking his compassion and grace.
The Shiva Bhairava Mantra is a powerful invocation dedicated to Lord Bhairava, who is considered a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation and protection.
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Repeating mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as "Om Namah Shivaya," is a powerful form of devotion. It can be done using a mala (rosary) for a specific number of repetitions.
