Kailashapada Samhita
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
The Koti Rudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana that emphasizes the grandeur and spiritual potency of Lord Shiva.
The Shatarudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, focusing on the hundred incarnations (Rudras) of Lord Shiva
Sati, Shiva first wife, immolates herself after her father, Daksha, insults Shiva during a grand yajna (sacrifice). Her act of self-sacrifice leads to Shiva grief and rage, resulting in Daksha punishment and the eventual rebirth of Sati as Parvati.
Lord Shiva drinking the poison (Halahala) to save the universe during the churning of the ocean.
Bhasmasura, a demon, receives a boon from Shiva that anything he touches will turn to ashes. When Bhasmasura tries to use this power on Shiva, Vishnu intervenes and saves him.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered for its Bhasma Aarti ritual.
The Amarnath Temple in Jammu and Kashmir, famed for its natural ice lingam symbolizing Lord Shiva, is a sacred pilgrimage site located at 3,888 meters in the Himalayas.
Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet, China, is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva and is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Repeating mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as "Om Namah Shivaya," is a powerful form of devotion. It can be done using a mala (rosary) for a specific number of repetitions.
The Shiva Sarvottama Mantra is a profound declaration of reverence and homage to Lord Shiva as the supreme deity.
A powerful mantra seeking Lord Shiva protection and the removal of obstacles.