Shiva

Shiva, also known as Mahadeva or Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism.... Wikipedia

  • Other names:  Bhairava, Mahadeva, Mahakala, Maheśvara, Pashupati, Rudra, Shambhu, Shankara
  • Affiliation:  Trimurti, Ishvara, Parabrahman, Paramatman (Shaivism)
  • Abode:  Mount Kailash, Shmashana
  • Mantra:  Om Namah Shivaya, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
  • Weapon:  Trishula, Pashupatastra, Parashu, Pinaka bow
  • Symbols:  Lingam, Crescent Moon, Tripundra, Damaru, Vasuki, Third eye
  • Day:  Monday, Thrayodashi
  • Consort:  Parvati/Sati
  • Children:  Kartikeya (son), Ganesha (son), See list of others
  • Mount:  Nandi
  • Festivals:  Maha Shivaratri, Shravana, Kartik Purnima, Pradosha, Teej, Bhairava Ashtami
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo