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he holds his thrishul and damaru which when played will as Hindus believe create the natural dissolution of the earth called Pralaya, and the thrishul is what Hindus call the trident. He holds a trident which has symbolic meaning that an obstacle was overcome. The three prongs of the trident are same length which has symbolic meaning that past, present, and future are same now.
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What is shiva in Hinduism?
Shiva is the god of destruction.
What is Shiva lingam?
Shiva Lingam is the meditative state of Lord Shiva. If you happen to see the sitting posture of Lord Ayyapa (third son of Lord Shiva), you can see the posture.
Is shiva he or she?
He
Is Shiva evil?
No, he is only the god of destruction. He is the head of all gods. No one can continue the circulation of life without his permission. Death is also as important as birth. Edit: Shiva is also the destroyer of sukshma sarira i.e. subtle body, destroyer of ignorance, Shiva krupa means Guru Gurupa. Without the grace of Shiva, one cannot excel in spirituality. Shiva means auspiciousness. Shiva represents an ideal householder, greatest yogi, an ideal and great ascetic. Shiva represents Jnana and so has no birth. The form of Shiva as shankara is the most near to convey atma tatva. Shiva is both with for and formless and unlike Vishnu he resides very near or on earth in mansarovar. Vishnudev and brahmadev are also important in sustaining or running the world. All 3 are necessary for the balance.
What is the meaning of the name Harappa?
Harappa generally means Shiva. It also gets the meaning as "Hara" - Vishnu and "Appa" - Shiva. This is actually the exact meaning of Harappa. The people who named the place named it after their god which resembles lord Shiva.
What does Shiva mean in Hindu trinity?
Shiva is the god of destruction. When the evil powers disrupt normal life of people Lord Shiva will destroy the evils.
Who is the biggest enemy of lord shiva?
It has been said that Bhasmasura is Lord Shiva's biggest enemy. As he is the one who sought to test his powers on the Lord who gave them to him.
What Hindu god is known destroyer?
Lord shiva is known as the destroyer in Hinduism. Lord shiva fought all the evil powers and made Peace on earth.
Why is dancing Shiva commonly portrayed within a circle of fire?
To symbolize his creative and destructive powers
Why is a dancing Shiva portrayed within a circle of fire?
To symbolize his creative and destructive powers
What Hindu god is know a the destroyer?
Lord Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" in Hindu Mythology.
Does shiva have other forms?
One of shiva's is hanuman. Shiva has two forms He and She.
What is the birth name of Shiva Thejus?
Shiva Thejus's birth name is Shiva Teja.
What is the birth name of Shiva Gordon?
Shiva Gordon's birth name is Shiva Bagheri.
Does Shiva have guards?
yes shiva has guards
What is shiva in Hinduism?
Shiva is the god of destruction.
Who are Ganesha's parents?
I think it is Shiva shiva.
