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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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 catching the descending Ganga in his hair to save the earth from destruction.
The tale of how Lord Shiva incinerated Kama (the god of love) with his third eye.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered for its Bhasma Aarti ritual.
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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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