
Shiva
Shiva, also known as Mahadeva and Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism.... Wikipedia
- Other names: Bhairava, Mahadeva, Mahakala, Maheśvara, Pashupati, Rudra, Shambhu, Shankara
- Affiliation: Trimurti, Ishvara, Parabrahman, Paramatman (Shaivism)
- Abode: Kailasa, Shmashana
- Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
- Weapon: Trishula, Pashupatastra, Parashu, Pinaka bow
- Symbols: Lingam, Crescent Moon, Tripundra, Damaru, Vasuki, Third eye
- Day: Monday, Thrayodashi
- Consort: Sati, Parvati and other forms of Shakti
- Children: Kartikeya (son), Ganesha (son), See list of others
- Mount: Nandi
- Festivals: Maha Shivaratri, Shravana, Kartik Purnima, Pradosha, Teej, Bhairava Ashtami
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