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A popular way of worshipping Shiva includes pouring cow milk over the shivling (renacting Shiva bathing). This is done for good luck and positivty.

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A popular way of worshipping Shiva includes pouring cow milk over the shivling (renacting Shiva bathing). This is done for good luck and positivty.

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Because of a curse, Shiva is not allowed to be worshipped as a Being. Rather, he is worhsipped as a shivling. 

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Because of a curse, Shiva is not allowed to be worshipped as a Being. Rather, he is worhsipped as a shivling. 

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Shiva's eyes represent his connection to the physical world (his right eye is the sun, and his left is the moon). His third eye represents fire and a connection to the spiritual world. When his eyes are open, the universe exits. When they are closed, the universe ceases. 

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Shiva's eyes represent his connection to the physical world (his right eye is the sun, and his left is the moon). His third eye represents fire and a connection to the spiritual world. When his eyes are open, the universe exits. When they are closed, the universe ceases. 

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Shiva and his second son Ganesha, the Elephant God.

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Shiva and his second son Ganesha, the Elephant God.

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During the churning of the ocean, Shiva drinks Halahala, a deadly poison, in order to save the world from destruction.

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During the churning of the ocean, Shiva drinks Halahala, a deadly poison, in order to save the world from destruction.

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Shiva was the only one in the universe destined to defeat the King of Demons, Jalandhar, and he succeeded in slaying him.

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Shiva was the only one in the universe destined to defeat the King of Demons, Jalandhar, and he succeeded in slaying him.

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Shiva's Rudraksha necklace is made of 108 beads- beads that represent the creation of life. Hindus will wear Rudraksha necklaces similar to Shiva's in order to imrpove their physical and mental health.

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Shiva's Rudraksha necklace is made of 108 beads- beads that represent the creation of life. Hindus will wear Rudraksha necklaces similar to Shiva's in order to imrpove their physical and mental health.

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Along with being Shiva's spirit animal, Nandi is the sole protector of Shiva's home; he is a guard that prevents anyone from entering if Shiva wishes to be undisturbed.

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Along with being Shiva's spirit animal, Nandi is the sole protector of Shiva's home; he is a guard that prevents anyone from entering if Shiva wishes to be undisturbed.

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Shivratri Festival 2017 - the people in this photo are celebrating the wedding and love of Parvati and Shiva. The marriage and relationship of Shiva and Parvati represent the ideal couple in Hindusim. 

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Shivratri Festival 2017 - the people in this photo are celebrating the wedding and love of Parvati and Shiva. The marriage and relationship of Shiva and Parvati represent the ideal couple in Hindusim. 

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Shivratri Festival 2022- although there is debate on what the focus of celebration during the festival is, it is usually a celebration of Shiva and Parvati's wedding. (However, it can also focus on when Shiva saved the world during the churning of the ocean)

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Shivratri Festival 2022- although there is debate on what the focus of celebration during the festival is, it is usually a celebration of Shiva and Parvati's wedding. (However, it can also focus on when Shiva saved the world during the churning of the ocean)

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Depending on the type of prayer, Hindus will connect themselves to one of Shiva's five faces.

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Depending on the type of prayer, Hindus will connect themselves to one of Shiva's five faces.

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Just one of many Shiva Temples in India.

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Just one of many Shiva Temples in India.

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When Parvati and Shiva fell in love, they were combined, creating Ardhanarishvara.

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When Parvati and Shiva fell in love, they were combined, creating Ardhanarishvara.

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A place of Worship for Shiva in India- This statue of Shiva is especially fantastic and detailed. 

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A place of Worship for Shiva in India- This statue of Shiva is especially fantastic and detailed. 

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Vasuki Naga is known as the Serpent King

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Vasuki Naga is known as the Serpent King

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Shiva's Crescent Moon on the side of his head is another example of a cycle of life; like the cycles of the moon, the universe constantly appears, disappears, and reappears again. 

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Shiva's Crescent Moon on the side of his head is another example of a cycle of life; like the cycles of the moon, the universe constantly appears, disappears, and reappears again. 

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Shiva and his consort, Parvati. Shiva fell in love with Parvati when he was startled out of his meditation due to Parvati's devoted asceticism. 

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Shiva and his consort, Parvati. Shiva fell in love with Parvati when he was startled out of his meditation due to Parvati's devoted asceticism. 

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Shiva and Nandi are intertwined and deeply connected-  Nandi represents strength, rightousness, and joy. 

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Shiva and Nandi are intertwined and deeply connected-  Nandi represents strength, rightousness, and joy. 

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Vasuki is wrapped around Shiva's neck three times, representing the past, present, and future. 

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Vasuki is wrapped around Shiva's neck three times, representing the past, present, and future. 

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Shiva's meditation is yet another form of the existence of life. When he meditates, every living creature and moment is him. When he does not meditate, the universe does not exist. 

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Shiva's meditation is yet another form of the existence of life. When he meditates, every living creature and moment is him. When he does not meditate, the universe does not exist. 

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Shiva in the Ganges River during a severe flood in India. Shiva is known to bathe in the Ganges River and cover himself in the ashes of those who have died.

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Shiva in the Ganges River during a severe flood in India. Shiva is known to bathe in the Ganges River and cover himself in the ashes of those who have died.

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Shiva's weapon is a trident, each prong representing the power of Action, Will, and Knowledge. They also represent Sleeping, Dreaming, and Waking. The trident could also represent the creation, existence, and destruction of the universe. 

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Shiva's weapon is a trident, each prong representing the power of Action, Will, and Knowledge. They also represent Sleeping, Dreaming, and Waking. The trident could also represent the creation, existence, and destruction of the universe. 

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Shiva (शिव): God of Creation and Destruction

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Shiva (शिव): God of Creation and Destruction

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When Shiva dances in his form "Nataraja", the universe exists. However, when Shiva becomes tired and stops, the universe is destroyed.

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When Shiva dances in his form "Nataraja", the universe exists. However, when Shiva becomes tired and stops, the universe is destroyed.

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Although Shiva is known as the creator and destroyer of the universe to many Shiva worshippers, he is technically one of three Gods in the Trimurti; the trinity is associated with creating, maintaining, and destroying the universe. In the Trimurti, Shiva takes on the role of destroying all things in existence.

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Although Shiva is known as the creator and destroyer of the universe to many Shiva worshippers, he is technically one of three Gods in the Trimurti; the trinity is associated with creating, maintaining, and destroying the universe. In the Trimurti, Shiva takes on the role of destroying all things in existence.