Titles
Mythological Events
Shiva in Scriptures
Symbols
Devotees & Legends
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This title refers to Shiva as the "Lord of Dance."

Nataraja

100

Shiva consumed this during the churning of the ocean to save the world.

Halahala poison

100

This Purana is most dedicated to the stories and worship of Lord Shiva.

Shiva Purana

100

Shiva’s trident is called this in Sanskrit.

Trishula

100

This demon king was granted a boon by Shiva but was eventually destroyed by Narasimha.

Hiranyakashipu

200

This name means "the one who drinks poison."

Neelkanth

200

Shiva destroyed this god of desire with his third eye.

Kamadeva

200

In the Ramayana, this character deeply worshipped Shiva before building a bridge to Lanka.

Rama

200

Shiva’s matted hair is often depicted with this sacred river flowing from it.

Ganga

200

This young devotee of Shiva was killed by his father for refusing to stop chanting Shiva’s name.

Markandeya

300

"Mahadev" is commonly used for Shiva. What does it literally mean?

Great God

300

During this cosmic event, Shiva appeared as an infinite pillar of light.

Lingodbhava

300

The Rudram chant, often recited for Lord Shiva, comes from this ancient Veda.

Yajurveda

300

This object is always seen on Shiva’s head.

Moon

300

This elephant-headed god is considered Shiva's son.

Ganesha

400

This name of Shiva refers to his fierce, destructive form.

Rudra

400

Shiva married this goddess, an incarnation of Sati.

Parvati

400

In the Mahabharata, this warrior received the Pashupatastra from Shiva.

Arjuna

400

The damaru (drum) in Shiva’s hand symbolizes this cosmic function.

Rhythm of creation and destruction

400

This king was so devoted to Shiva that even his shadow was said to chant the Lord's name.

Harishchandra

500

This title means "Lord of Beasts" and links him with nature and wild animals.

Pashupati

500

To prove his supremacy, Shiva subdued this fierce form of Vishnu by simply smiling.

Narasimha

500

In the Taittiriya Aranyaka, Shiva is described by this powerful Sanskrit hymn.

Sri Rudram/Namakam-Chamakam

500

Shiva smears his body with this symbolic substance from cremation grounds.

Ash (vibhuti or bhasma)

500

This 63-devotee group from Tamil Nadu are saints who followed Shiva with intense love and faith.

Nayanars

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