Shiva Visual Essay by Acacia Sisneros https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk en-us 2023-03-01 18:10:59 UTC 2023-05-07 23:51:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Shiva (शिव): God of Creation and Destruction s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2499980215 2023-03-01 18:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2499980215 When Shiva dances in his form "Nataraja", the universe exists. However, when Shiva becomes tired and stops, the universe is destroyed. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503128013 2023-03-03 21:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503128013 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503128613 2023-03-03 21:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503128613 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503128820 2023-03-03 21:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503128820 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503130748 2023-03-03 21:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503130748 Rudraksha Seed s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503132353 2023-03-03 21:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503132353 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503136535 2023-03-03 21:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503136535 A guardian form of Nandi s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503143507 2023-03-03 21:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503143507 During the churning of the ocean, Shiva drinks Halahala, a deadly poison, in order to save the world from destruction. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503143766 2023-03-03 21:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503143766 Vasuki is wrapped around Shiva's neck three times, representing the past, present, and future. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503147865 2023-03-03 21:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503147865 Shiva and Nandi are intertwined and deeply connected- Nandi represents strength, rightousness, and joy. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503148662 2023-03-03 21:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503148662 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503152503 2023-03-03 22:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503152503 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503153498 2023-03-03 22:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503153498 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503156336 2023-03-03 22:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503156336 Shiva was the only one in the universe destined to defeat the King of Demons, Jalandhar, and he succeeded in slaying him. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503161912 2023-03-03 22:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503161912 The Birth of Shiva s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503163221 2023-03-03 22:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503163221 Vasuki Naga is known as the Serpent King s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503163867 2023-03-03 22:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503163867 A place of Worship for Shiva in India- This statue of Shiva is especially fantastic and detailed. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503165520 2023-03-03 22:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503165520 Shiva and his second son Ganesha, the Elephant God. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503169353 2023-03-03 22:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503169353 Shiva and his first son Kartikeya s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503169847 2023-03-03 22:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503169847 Shiva and his daughter Jyoti s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503171447 2023-03-03 22:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503171447 Shiva's Daughter, Ashok Sundari s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503174079 2023-03-03 22:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503174079 When Parvati and Shiva fell in love, they were combined, creating Ardhanarishvara. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503175759 2023-03-03 22:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503175759 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503177111 2023-03-03 23:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503177111 Because of a curse, Shiva is not allowed to be worshipped as a Being. Rather, he is worhsipped as a shivling. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503179105 2023-03-03 23:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503179105 Statue of Nataraja Shiva s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503180298 2023-03-03 23:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503180298 Just one of many Shiva Temples in India. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503181491 2023-03-03 23:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503181491 A popular way of worshipping Shiva includes pouring cow milk over the shivling (renacting Shiva bathing). This is done for good luck and positivty. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503182539 2023-03-03 23:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503182539 Depending on the type of prayer, Hindus will connect themselves to one of Shiva's five faces. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503183082 2023-03-03 23:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503183082 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) s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503184178 2023-03-03 23:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503184178 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503186573 2023-03-03 23:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503186573 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. s0513726 https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503187403 2023-03-03 23:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/s0513726/gdl0ioxzxg7c50yk/wish/2503187403