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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Lord Shiva drinking the poison (Halahala) to save the universe during the churning of the ocean.
The story of Lord Shiva defeating the demon Andhaka.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered for its Bhasma Aarti ritual.
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