Shiva - Wikipedia
WEBShiva (/ ˈʃɪvə /; Sanskrit: शिव, lit. 'The Auspicious One', IAST: Śiva [ɕɪʋɐ]), also known as Mahadeva (/ məˈhɑː ˈdeɪvə /; Sanskrit: महादेव:, lit. 'The Great God', IAST: Mahādevaḥ, [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐh) [11][12][13] or Hara, [14] is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. [15] .
Shiva | Definition, Forms, God, Symbols, Meaning, & Facts
WEB6 days ago · 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 - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 10, 2018 · 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...
Shiva – Birth Story, Symbols, Powers, and Meaning
WEBJul 21, 2020 · 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.
An Introduction to Lord Shiva - Learn Religions
WEBJan 18, 2019 · This article introduces Lord Shiva—the powerful and fascinating deity of the Hindu Trinity, who represents death and dissolution.
Shiva - Hindu God of Creation, Destruction and Arts - Mythology.net
WEBDec 19, 2016 · 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.
Lord Shiva, Shiv, Shankar, Mahadev - Hinduism Facts
WEBHindu 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).
Who is Lord Shiva? | The Art Of Living Global
WEBA famous Shiva prayer describes Shiva as Gowram (fiery), and in the same sentence, he is called Karunavataram (the embodiment of compassion). What is Mahashivratri? As mentioned above, Shiva is the fourth state, which can be achieved through meditation.
BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Shiva
WEBAug 24, 2009 · 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.
Who is Lord Shiva - Art Of Living
WEBIs 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.