In Hindu art, Shiva is often depicted with which of these animals?
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Shiv Puran
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Rudra Samhita
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.
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Koti Rudra Samhita
The Koti Rudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana that emphasizes the grandeur and spiritual potency of Lord Shiva.
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Vayaviya Samhita
This section consists of two parts: the Purva Khanda and the Uttara Khanda, detailing the knowledge imparted by Lord Shiva to the wind god Vayu.
Mythology & Legends
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Shiva and Daksha Yagna
The Tale of Sati, Lord Shiva First Consort, Her Self-immolation, and the Subsequent Destruction of Daksha Yagna
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The Legend of Markandeya
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.
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Shiva and the Burning of Kamadev
The tale of how Lord Shiva incinerated Kama (the god of love) with his third eye.
Temples & Shrines
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Rameshwaram Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, located on the Rameshwaram island.
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Somnath Temple
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.
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Murudeshwar Temple
Known for the towering statue of Lord Shiva, it is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Mantras & Chants
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Dakshinamurti Stotram
Dakshinamurti Stotram is a sacred Sanskrit hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya, glorifying Lord Dakshinamurti, the embodiment of Shiva as the universal teacher (Jagadguru). This stotra reveals the non-dualistic (Advaita) philosophy and the supreme knowledge of the Self.
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Shiva Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotra
Shiva Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotra is a devotional hymn composed in praise of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas — divine manifestations of Lord Shiva spread across India. Chanting this stotra brings spiritual merit, removes sins, and invokes Lord Shivas blessings.
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Shiva Sarvottama Mantra
The Shiva Sarvottama Mantra is a profound declaration of reverence and homage to Lord Shiva as the supreme deity.