His Image
How many arms does he have?
4
What did Shiv Bhagwan drink at the Sagar Mantham?
haalaa-hala
What day is Mahashivratri? (This year)
February 21st 2020
What does the crescent moon represent?
the highest principle of consciousness or illumination.
What flows from his hair?
The Ganga river
How many eyes?
3
What was Gurudraha waiting for?
The deer to pass by
When can one stop fasting on Mahashivratri?
By eating prasad the next morning, typically offered to a Brahmin first.
What does the ganga river represent?
coolness, holiness and serenity.
through this one should give up anger, envy and disturbances.
What weapon does he wield?
extra points for real name
A trident (Trishula)
What is he known for? (as in role in universe)?
The detsroyer
Why were Gurudraha's sins taken away?
He, unknowingly did puja, of the shivlinga, dropping bili-leaves on it.
What river do devotees try to bathe in on this day?
In relation to the Sagar Mantham story, what name did Shiv Bhagwan recieve?
Nilkanth (blue-necked one).
Nil = blue
Kanth = neck
What does the trishul represent? (the prongs)
three qualities in nature.
Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Mahesh).
created by using two bull horns and a dagger.
What instrument is on his hand?
Damru (small hand drum)
What boon did Shiv Bhagwan give to Gurudraha?
He will be born as Gruha in Shrungver, and be visited by Ram Bhagwan to redeem his soul.
What day is Mahashivratri? (Lunar Calendar)
(you give How many days from new moon)
14th night of the new moon
What mountain does he live on?
Kailash
what do the arms represent?
fire-earth-water-air
What is the name of the crescent moon?
Chandrashekar
Why does Maharaj respect Shiv Bhagwan and make it an agna to do Mahashivratri?
Maharaj explained “Nonetheless, why do I respect Shivji? I do so because he is a renunciant, a yogi, and a great devotee”.
What is done to the murti on each of the four periods of worship?
1st- bathe in milk
2nd- bathe in curd
3rd- clarified butter
4th- Honey
What is a representation of Shiv Bhagwan?
another "murti".
ShivLinga
What does the cobra represent?
He is beyond death in this world