Kailashapada Samhita
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
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.
Bhairava is a fierce and terrifying aspect of Shiva, associated with annihilation and the protection of sacred spaces. He is worshipped for his power to remove fear and grant protection.
Shiva tests the devotion of ascetic sages by appearing as a beggar. The sages anger turns to enlightenment when Shiva reveals his divine nature.
The birth of Lord Shiva is a subject of various interpretations and stories across different Hindu texts and traditions.
Somnath Temple, located in the Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Gujarat, India, is one of the most significant Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is renowned as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, representing the eternal presence of Shiva.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, located on the Rameshwaram island.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its architectural grandeur.
Invocation for Divine Protection
The Shiva Gayatri Mantra, "Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat," is a powerful invocation seeking the wisdom, guidance, and blessings of Lord Shiva.
The Shiva Shakti Mantra is a powerful invocation that combines the energies of Lord Shiva (the masculine principle) and Shakti (the feminine principle).