Kailasa Samhita
The Kailasa Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, revered for its detailed exposition of Mount Kailasa, the celestial abode of Lord Shiva.
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The Kailasa Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, revered for its detailed exposition of Mount Kailasa, the celestial abode of Lord Shiva.
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Lord Shiva catching the descending Ganga in his hair to save the earth from destruction.
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