Symbolism/Glory
For him, the stage is cosmos
Who is Nataraja
Bhagavan Shiva assumed the form of a hunter to test the sincerity of this devotee's penance.
Who is Arjuna
Ether, wind, fire, water and earth Linga
What are Pancha Bhoota Kshetras
Beads that were formed by tears from Bhagavan Shiva's eyes.
What is Rudraksha
This devotee at age 16 performed rigorous penance to Bhagavan Shiva and received a boon of immortality.
Who is Markandeya
Abode of Bhagavan Shiva and Ma Parvati
What is Kailasha
It symbolizes creation, preservation, dissolution and 3 gunas that Bhagavan Shiva has complete control over.
What is Trishula
The mystic Poetess of ancient Kashmir who was devoted to the "Truthful One", The Shiva.
Who is Lalleshwari
The Idol of Nataraja is in the very place where Anand Tandava was witnessed by Vygrapada and Patanjali.
What is Cit Sabha
Bhagavan Shiva got this name from the story of King Bhagiratha.
Who is Gangadhara
This devotee is remembered as one who was called "Amma" by Bhagavan Shiva himself.
Who is Karaikkal Ammaiyar
It was created from the mind of Brahma
What is Manasarovar
Brahma-bhaga, Vishnu-bhaga and Rudra-bhaga
What are three bhagas(parts) to a Shiva Linga
Bhagavan Shiva blessed a devout couple and told them "I will be born in your house".
Who is Adi Shankaracharya
Historically this Shiva temple can be traced to pre Aryan times.
What is Pashupatinath Temple