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Shiva is known as The Destroyer within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu. [7] [21] In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe.
Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism, whom Shaivites worship as the supreme god. Among his common epithets are Shambhu (’Benign’), Shankara (’Beneficent’), Mahesha (’Great Lord’), and Mahadeva (’Great God’). Learn more about Shiva in this article.
Shiva (Siva) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is a complex character who may represent goodness and benevolence...
This article introduces Lord Shiva—the powerful and fascinating deity of the Hindu Trinity, who represents death and dissolution.
Shiva is primarily associated with two deities Sati, the goddess of fertility; and Kali, the goddess of death. This article explores the story, symbols and powers of Shiva, a very important god for Hindus.
Shiva is one of the three supreme gods found in Hindu mythology. He is known as the destroyer while the other gods are the creator (Brahma) and the preserver (Vishnu). While the other gods are responsible for the creation and perseverance of the earth, Shiva must destroy it in order to recreate it.
Who is Shiva? Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world.
Hindu God Lord Shiva is also known as Lord of the Lords, Mahadev. He is one of the most popular gods of Hindus. The most sacred Hindu temple, Kashi Vishweshwara, is dedicated to him. He is one of the three most revered Hindu gods known as Tridev (Trinity).
Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadeva, is a prominent figure in Hinduism, revered as the Supreme Being who symbolizes transformation, destruction, and harmony. As one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon, Shiva embodies various divine attributes that inspire awe, devotion, and a profound sense of spirituality.
Is Lord Shiva someone sitting in some place? What is Shiva? Is he a form? For centuries, historians and devotees have romanticized the image of Lord Shiva.