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Shiva

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, revered as the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti, and is worshipped as the supreme deity in Shaivism.

21 templesMaha ShivaratriMondayDatura
Shiva

At a glance

Identity

Vehicle

Nandi

Weapon

Trishula

Consort

দেবী পার্বতী

Worship & rituals

Primary festival

Maha Shivaratri

Puja day

Monday

Sacred flower

Datura

Sacred color

White

Overview

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, revered as the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti, and is worshipped as the supreme deity in Shaivism.

Mythology

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva resides on Mount Kailash and is depicted both as an ascetic yogi and a householder. He is famously known as Nilakantha for consuming the Halahala poison to protect the universe during the churning of the cosmic ocean.

Mantra

Namah Shivaya Shantaya Karana-Traya-Hetave, Nivedayami Chatmanam Gatis Tvam Parameshwarah.

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