History
Shiva restored life to this child by replacing his head with that of an elephant
Ganesha
This night is believed to mark the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati, symbolizing unity and devotion
Maha Shivratri
This three-pronged symbol carried by Lord Shiva represents creation, preservation, and destruction
Trishul
What mountain is Lord Shiva believed to live on?
Mount Kailash
Lord Shiva’s tears are believed to have formed what?
Rudraksha
This demon king tried to lift Mount Kailash to prove his strength
Ravana
This form of Shiva, worshipped on Shivratri, represents the formless, infinite nature of the universe
Jyotriling / Shiva Lingam
The drum carried by Shiva is believed to have produced the sound of creation
Damru
This Himalayan pilgrimage site is known as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and sits near the Mandakini River
Kedarnath Temple
Shiva is considered the first teacher of which ancient discipline?
Yoga
This goddess is believed to have performed intense penance to win Lord Shiva’s devotion, an event remembered on Shivratri
Parvati
This mantra is commonly chanted during Shivratri prayers
Om Namah Shivay
What river is believed to flow from Lord Shiva’s hair?
Ganga
This sacred city is believed to have emerged from Shiva’s trident
Kashi (or Varanasi / Banaras)
What represents the impermanence of ego and the material world on Lord Shiva’s body?
Smeared ash
Shiva earned the name “Neelkanth” due to this event
Drinking the poison during Samudra Manthan
Temples often perform this ritual of pouring liquids like water and milk over the jyotiling
Abishek
What is the name of the serpent that is often seen around Lord Shiva’s neck?
Vasuki
Which region is believed to house Mount Kailash and is considered sacred
Tibet
This form of Shiva represents cosmic dance and the destruction of ignorance.
Nataraja
During a dispute over supremacy, this creator god was humbled when Shiva manifested as an infinite pillar of light that had no beginning or end.
Brahma
Observers often perform this night-long practice instead of sleeping on Shivratri
Jaagran
The blue throat of Shiva comes from holding this deadly poison
Halahala
Ravana attempted to carry a powerful Shivling from Mount Kailash to Lanka, but was tricked into placing it down at this location
Gokarna
This half-male, half-female form represents the unity of masculine and feminine energies, which is called...
Ardhanareshwara