Lord Shiva
Children of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
It is a popular belief that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati have only three children, but actually, they have about 13 children per the different stories in Hindu books. The names of the daughters of Lord Shiva are Ashokasundari, Mansa Devi, Jyoti, Jaya, Vishhara, Shamliwari, Dotali, and Dev. The names of the sons of Lord Shiva are Kartikeya, Ganesha, Ayyappa, Andhaka, and Jalandhara. The Names of Children of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati: 1. Kartikeya: Lord Kartikeya is the eldest son of Lord Shiva. He is the Hindu god of war and is the knight of the army of gods.…
Shiv Chalisa in Hindi With Benefits
Shiv Chalisa (शिव चालीसा) is a Hindu prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva. The forty verses in the prayer praise Lord Shiva and ask for his help to remove sorrows in one’s life. It is found in the Shiva Purana. Who Wrote Shiv Chalisa? Sage Ayodhya Das wrote Shiv Chalisa. Shiv Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi: ॥दोहा॥ जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान ।कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान ॥ ॥चौपाई॥ जय गिरिजा पति दीन दयाला ।सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला ॥ भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके ।कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के ॥ अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये ।मुण्डमाल तन क्षार लगाए ॥ वस्त्र…
Who Is The Father Of Lord Shiva?
Brahman is the father/mother of Lord Shiva because he is his manifested form. Lord Shiva is Swayambhu and was there before the time and will be there forever. But there are different stories in different Puranas that claim otherwise. Is Brahma the Father of Lord Shiva? There are some stories in the Puranas, which imply that Lord Brahma is the father of Lord Shiva because he created him, but these stories are not widely accepted. According to the Vishnu Purana (Book I – Chapter 8), at the beginning of the Kalpa, as Brahma purposed to create a son who should…
Why is Lord Shiva Primarily Worshiped In the Form of a Lingam?
The most straightforward answer to “Why is Lord Shiva worshiped in the form of a lingam?” is that Lord Shiva himself wants so. As per the Shiva Purana, the same question was asked by some sages to Sage Suta (Vidyesvarasamhita, Chapter 5: 9-16). In reply, he said: “O sages, this question is holy and wondrous. Here the speaker is Lord Shiva Himself and not any ordinary person. I shall tell you what Lord Shiva Himself had said and what I heard from my preceptor. Lord Shiva alone is glorified as Niskala (nameless and formless) since He is identical to Supreme Brahman.…
Interesting Facts about Lord Shiva You Might Have Never Heard Of
Lord Shiva is one of the most important Hindu gods. He is a part of the Hindu trinity. There are many interesting facts about Lord Shiva that many people are unaware of. Interesting Facts about Lord Shiva: 1. Number 3 is the favorite number of Lord Shiva. Although it is not mentioned anywhere officially, number 3 seems to be his favorite number because of the following reasons: A. Three eyes. B. His main weapon Trishula has three points. C. He wears a Tilaka called Tripundra on his forehead, which is three horizontal lines. D. Bael leaf is dear to him,…
Similarities Between Lord Shiva and a Black Hole
It is surprising to know that there are too many similarities between Lord Shiva and a black hole. Most of the symbols and many questions associated with Lord Shiva can be explained with this assumption. The stories in the Hindu scriptures are allegorical and have multiple meanings. Many scientific facts are hidden in them. Before seeing the similarities between Lord Shiva and a black hole, let us first see what a black hole is. What is a Black Hole? A black hole is a place in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape from it, including light.…
The Somnath Temple
The Somnath Temple in Gujarat is the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The area is also popular by the name Deo Patan or Prabhas Kshetra. The Somnath Mandir is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages. The temple was attacked and destroyed multiple times by Muslim invaders and rulers in the past but was rebuilt by Hindus. The present Mandir was constructed in 1951 under the orders of the contemporary home minister, Mr. Vallabhbhai Patel. The Meaning of the Word Somnath: “Soma” means moon and “natha” means lord. Therefore, Somnath means “The Lord of the Moon,” which is one of…
What Exactly Is A Shiva Lingam – Free Ebook
“What Exactly Is A Shiva Lingam?” is a free e-book that answers most of the questions about a Shiva lingam. This page takes a long time to load as it is a full book. If you don’t have time to read the full book, you can go directly to the conclusion section. This book is available for free on Google Play. Click here to read it for free on Google Play. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright and Disclaimer No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,…
The Birth of Lord Shiva
There are mainly three stories in the Puranas related to the birth of Lord Shiva. Shaivites believe that Lord Shiva is Svayambhu, i.e., self-manifested, while Vaishnavites believe that Lord Shiva was created by Lord Vishnu. The Story of Birth of Lord Shiva per Shiva Purana: At the end of the Kalpa (a period of 4.32 billion years), there was only a single vast sheet of water. Lord Brahma saw Lord Vishnu having a yogic sleep on the bed of Shesha (a serpent deity of Hindus). He woke him up with the blow of his hand and asked him who he…
Sharabha – Avatar of Shiva who Killed Narasimha
Lord Sharabha is a part-lion, part-bird, and part-god incarnation of Lord Shiva that he assumed to pacify Lord Narasimha. This form is popular as Sharabheshwara or Sharabheshwaramurti. The story of Sharabha is in the Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, Vamana Purana, Kalika Purana, Skanda Purana, and Sharabha Upanishad. The Story of Sharabha Incarnation of Lord Shiva: Prologue to Sharabha Incarnation: To kill Hiranyakashipu, Lord Vishnu assumed a very fierce incarnation, i.e., Narasimha Avatar. Narasimha was so fierce and angry that even after killing Hiranyakashipu, his fury did not subside. Gods feared that the universe would annihilate because of it. Therefore, they…