Shiva as Ardhanarishvara
The legend of Shiva and Parvati combined as Ardhanarishvara, representing the unity of male and female energies.
Dakshinamurthy is a serene and enlightening form of Lord Shiva, revered as the ultimate teacher and source of wisdom. Seated under a banyan tree, he imparts knowledge through silent communication and symbolizes the inner transformative power of understand
The legend of Shiva and Parvati combined as Ardhanarishvara, representing the unity of male and female energies.
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.
Yoni Mudra, associated with Lord Shiva, symbolizes the cosmic union of masculine and feminine energies within creation.
Khandoba Temple in Pune, Maharashtra, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Khandoba, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Located in Jejuri, it is a popular pilgrimage site known for its vibrant festivals and stunning hilltop views.
During Shravan Maas, devotees, known as Kanwariyas, undertake a pilgrimage to fetch holy water from the Ganges River and offer it to Shiva temples, particularly in Haridwar and Varanasi.
Focuses on Lord Krishna and his consort Radha, detailing creation myths, divine forms, and spiritual wisdom.
Markandeya, a young devotee of Shiva, is destined to die at sixteen. His intense devotion to Shiva grants him immortality, and Shiva protects him from Yama, the god of death.
Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva, is revered as the presiding deity of Mewar and the royal guardian of the Sisodia dynasty in Rajasthan. This ancient and sacred figure symbolizes divine kingship, protection, and the continuity of tradition.
Symbolizes Shiva power over the most dangerous creatures. Often depicted around his neck.
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.