Uma Samhita
The Uma Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, dedicated primarily to the goddess Uma, another name for Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.
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Lord Shiva Role in Creation, Maintenance, and Destruction.
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A major temple for Shiva devotees, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a sacred Hindu shrine.
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