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Is Shiva the supreme god in Hinduism?

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What is shiva in Hinduism?

Shiva is the god of destruction.


What religion is Shiva the god?

Hinduism


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To Shiva God.


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Do Hindus believe in God or a supreme being and if so what is it called?

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Hinduism has a trilogy of gods that are all aspects of a single supreme god. These three are Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva. Each creation/world then has its local pantheon of gods that look after that creation (but these gods were created by the supreme god).


Why does Hinduism present thousends of forms for the same god?

In hinduism god is one he is called supreme god. some also believe in theory of incarnation (avatāra). according to this theory supreme god took different forms to save humanity and was known as different names. thus hinduism is monotheistic. there are main 3 god in hindu. this trinity is made up of lord shiva lord vishnu and lord brahma.


What religion did people had shiva as there culture?

The religion that includes the god Shiva is Hinduism (primarily practiced in India).


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