Lord Shiva is among the most ancient Hindu gods still worshipped today
Lord Shiva is known by 108 Names Most of the 108 names are common in Hindu boy's names
Lord Shiva is considered to exist in three independent states: nirgun, saguna and nirgun - saguna
Shiva’s female consort is variously shown as Uma, Sati, Parvati, Durga, Kali, and sometimes Shakti.
It is believed that the hot-tempered nature associated with the god Shiva is manifested in the volatile energy of the stone itself.
Large Shiva Lingam forms are therefore often bathed in water and sandalwood paste to calm this energy before worship.
Shiva is portrayed as God of destruction in the form of Nataraja
Shiva Lingam association with healing for derived from cosmic sources- a healing force that derives from a cosmic or power of the universe.
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