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Lord Shiva

1. Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism and part of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti) along with Brahma and Vishnu....

108 names of Lord Shiva:

1. Shiva – The Auspicious One...

Real name is Mahadeva

The Shiva Purana mentions Mahadeva as the original name of Lord Shiva in the early Vedic period. All other names emerged later....

19 Avatars or Incarnations of Lord Shiva According to Hindu Scriptures:

Piplaad Avatar – Born to sage Dadhichi and Piplaad flower, killed the evil king Vena out of krodha Nandi Avatar – Born as bull Nandi, carrier of Lord Shiva and gatekeeper of Kailasha Veerbhadra Avatar – Born from Shiva’s rage to destroy Daksha’s yajna and beheaded Daksha Bhairava Avatar – Manifested as Bhairava to protect sages and cut the fifth head of Brahma Ashwatthama Avatar – Born as Dronacharya’s son to carry out his revenge against the Pandavas Sharabha Avatar – To control Narasimha’s fury, Shiva incarnated as Sharabha, a terrifying beast Grihapati Avatar – To teach lessons to the Seven Sages, Shiva manifested as their Grihapati Durvasa Avatar – Incarnation of Shiva born from the wrath of Shiva and Parvati, known for his anger Hanuman Avatar – Eleventh Rudra avatar, appeared as Hanuman to help Lord Rama in Ramayana Rishabh Avatar – To spread Jainism, Shiva incarnated as Rishabh, the first Tirthankara Yatinath Avatar – Taught lessons on austerity and values of renunciation to the Sapta Rishis Krishna Darshan Avatar – Blessed the boy who was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva Bhikshuvarya Avatar – Roamed as a naked beggar to show importance of renunciation to the world Sureshwar Avatar – Preached about the principles of Vedanta and Shaivism Keerat Avatar – Spread the message of female education in a society of gender inequality Sunatnartak Avatar – Defeated learned dancers who ridiculed Nataraja’s dance poses Brahmacaari Avatar – Showcased the importance of celibacy, abstinence and the bachelor tradition Yaksheshwar Avatar – Gave salvation to the intriguing Yakshas after passing their test Raudra Avatar – Will destroy the world in a terrifying Rudra form at end of Kali Yuga...

108 Names of Lord Shiva in Hindi

1. शिव – मंगलकारी...

10 Beautiful Names of Lord Shiva

Mahadeva – Shiva is called the Great God due to his supreme position among the deities. Neelakantha – He is called the Blue-Throated One as he drank the deadly poison (halahala) that emerged during the churning of the cosmic ocean to save the world, which turned his throat blue. Nataraja – Shiva is the Lord of Dance, and his cosmic dance represents the cyclical nature of creation and destruction. Chandrashekhara – The crescent moon adorns Shiva’s head, symbolizing his control over time and the cosmos. Mrityunjaya – As the Conqueror of Death, Shiva represents the eternal and indestructible nature of the soul. Giridhara – Shiva is known as the Bearer of the Mountain, as he once held the Himalayas on his head. Vishveshvara – He is the Lord of the Universe, the ultimate ruler and controller of all existence. Omkara – The sacred syllable ‘Om’ is considered the primordial sound and Shiva’s mystic name. Gangadhara – Shiva is the Bearer of the Ganges, as the holy river is believed to originate from his matted locks. Parameshvara – This name means the Supreme Lord, representing Shiva’s position as the highest deity and the ultimate reality...

Conclusion

Lord Shiva has over one thousand names that reflect his multifaceted nature and divine qualities. Some prominent names include Mahadeva, Maheshwara, Shambhu, Gangadhara, Nataraja, and Neelakantha among many others. These rich names and epithets depict Lord Shiva’s different attributes as the supreme ascetic, fiery destroyer, peaceful bestower of grace, mystical cosmic dancer, and meditative yogi. His diverse names glorify Shiva’s supreme status as Mahadeva, greatest lord and soul of the universe....

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What is another name for Lord Shiva that refers to his position as the greatest or highest God?...