Sahasrakotirudra Samhita
It highlights the power of chanting the name of Lord Shiva and the benefits it brings.
It highlights the power of chanting the name of Lord Shiva and the benefits it brings.
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.
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.
In the Ramayana, Shiva blesses Rama and grants him the power to defeat Ravana, recognizing his righteousness and devotion.
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.
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.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, located on the Rameshwaram island.
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.
A lesser-known but historically significant temple, known for its massive Shiva Lingam.
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 Pashupatastra Mantra is associated with a divine weapon wielded by Lord Shiva known as the Pashupatastra.
The Shiva Bhairava Mantra is a powerful invocation dedicated to Lord Bhairava, who is considered a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation and protection.