Rudra Samhita
The Rudra Samhita is one of the most significant sections of the Shiva Purana, providing a comprehensive account of the life and exploits of Lord Shiva and his divine family.
The Rudra Samhita is one of the most significant sections of the Shiva Purana, providing a comprehensive account of the life and exploits of Lord Shiva and his divine family.
The Shatarudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, focusing on the hundred incarnations (Rudras) of Lord Shiva
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.
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.
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.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer.
Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet, China, is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva and is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists alike.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered for its Bhasma Aarti ritual.
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.
The Lingashtakam is a revered hymn consisting of eight verses praising the Shiva Lingam, symbolizing Lord Shiva formless aspect and seeking his blessings for spiritual growth and liberation.
The Shiva Kshama Prarthana is a prayer seeking forgiveness from Lord Shiva.