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.
A: The fear of death is a common human experience, and Lord Shiva’s teachings offer profound guidance on this topic. In Shaivism, Lord Shiva is known a... Read More
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In Lord Shiva's teachings and the Shaiva tradition, there are several ways to seek protection and remove the effects of a curse (shaap):
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A: As per Lord Shiva's teachings and philosophy, life and death are part of the cosmic cycle. Lord Shiva is known as the destroyer and transformer, repre... Read More
A: Bhakt ke prem aur shraddha hi Bhagwan Shiva ke liye sarvottam bhent hai. Unhe belpatra, dhatura, akh, sandal, aur nirmal jal bahut priya hai. Aap unke... Read More
A: When meditating on Lord Shiva, one of the most powerful and commonly chanted mantras is the "Om Namah Shivaya" mantra. This mantra is considere... Read More
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.
The Koti Rudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana that emphasizes the grandeur and spiritual potency of Lord Shiva.
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
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.
Shiva tests the devotion of ascetic sages by appearing as a beggar. The sages anger turns to enlightenment when Shiva reveals his divine nature.
Lord Shiva catching the descending Ganga in his hair to save the earth from destruction.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer.
Known for the towering statue of Lord Shiva, it is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Famous for being associated with the Rahu-Ketu Dosha and for its intricate architecture.
The Shiva Dhyan Mantra is a prayer seeking forgiveness from Lord Shiva for all sins committed through actions, speech, mind, and senses, and invoking his compassion and grace.
Karpura Gauram Karunavtaram is a sacred mantra praising Lord Shiva pure, compassionate nature and his unity with Goddess Parvati. It invokes their blessings for purity and divine grace.
This is a powerful mantra dedicated to Lord Kashi Vishwanath, the ruling deity of Varanasi (Kashi) and a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Chanting this mantra invokes the blessings of Shiva as the Lord of the Universe (Vishwanath), and the presiding guardian of liberation (moksha).