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In which form is Shiva known as Lord of Time?

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In Shaivism, Lord Shiva is known as the "Lord of Time" in the form of Mahakala. The word "Mahakala" comes from "Maha" meaning "great" and "Kala" meaning "time" or "death." As Mahakala, Shiva is the supreme controller of time, beyond its limitations, and is often invoked as the destroyer of ignorance and the remover of obstacles related to the cycles of time and change. This form signifies Shiva’s power over creation, preservation, and destruction, embodying the ultimate reality that transcends time itself.