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 Vidyesvara Samhita primarily focuses on the creation of the universe and the supreme greatness of Lord Shiva. It elucidates the metaphysical concepts, cosmology, and the various aspects of Shiva worship.
The Kailasa Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, revered for its detailed exposition of Mount Kailasa, the celestial abode of Lord Shiva.
The birth of Lord Shiva is a subject of various interpretations and stories across different Hindu texts and traditions.
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.
Lord Shiva drinking the poison (Halahala) to save the universe during the churning of the ocean.
Kedarnath Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an elevation of 3,583 meters (11,755 feet), it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a key site in the Char Dham Yatra.
Known for the towering statue of Lord Shiva, it is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
A lesser-known but historically significant temple, known for its massive Shiva Lingam.
The Shiva Shakti Mantra is a powerful invocation that combines the energies of Lord Shiva (the masculine principle) and Shakti (the feminine principle).
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.
A simple yet profound chant dedicated to Lord Shiva.