Lord Shiva Images

Lord Shiva Images

Lord Shiva Images

Lord Shiva Images: Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme God within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in modern Hinduism[1].

Lord Shiva Within the Trinity

Lord Shiva is “the transformer” within the Trimurti which consists of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu (The Protector) and Lord Brahmma (The Creator)[2].

Lord Shiva in Shaivism

In Shaivism/Saivism tradition, Lord Shiva is the Supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the goddess tradition of Hinduism called Shaktism, the goddess is described as supreme, yet Lord Shiva is revered along with Vishnu and Brahma. A goddess is described as the energy and creative power (Shakti) in the form Goddess Parvati the equal complementary partner of Lord Shiva. The Lord Shiva is one of the five equivalent deities in Panchayatana pooja/puja of the Smarta tradition of Hinduism. The other 4 deities are Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi or Durga, Lord Surya and an Ishta Devata (i.e., devotee’s personal preference either Lord Ganesh or Lord Muruga or Skanda).

Lord Shiva is considered as shapeless, limitless, transcendent and unchanging absolute Brahman and the primal Aatman (i.e., soul/self) of the universe.

Lord Shiva Faces

Lord Shiva has many faces (benevolent and fearsome). In benevolent aspects, he is described as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash as well as a family man with wife Goddess Parvati and his two children, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya or Muruga.

In his fierce aspects, he is often shown slaying demons. Lord Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation, and arts.

Lord Shiva Iconography

Lord Shiva IconographyThe main iconography attributes of Lord Shiva are:

  • the third eye on his forehead
  • the serpent around his neck
  • the adorning crescent moon
  • the holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair
  • the trishula as his weapon
  • the damaru.

Lord Shiva is usually worshiped in the aniconic form of Lingam (aka Shiva Lingam). Lord Shiva is revered widely across India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Here is the collection of Lord Shiva Images, Pictures, Photos and HD Wallpapers categorized by various groups.

Lord Shiva Images

Lord Shiva Photos – Meditating

God Shiva Images – Family

Lord Shiva Pictures – Dancing

Lord Shiva Wallpapers

Shiva God Images – Art Work

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra In Hindi (Lord Shiva)

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra In Hindi

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (महामृत्युञ्जय मन्त्र) is addressed to Lord Shiva to overcome the fear from an unknown event or even death. Find the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra In Hindi here along with meaning here.
shiv chalisa in hindi

Shri Shiv Chalisa in Hindi (श्री शिव चालीसा)

Shri Shiv Chalisa or Shiva Chalisa is one of the hymns chanted in prayer to and praise of Lord Shiva. Find Shiv Chalisa in Hindi, PDF, Song & meaning here.
Shiv Tandav Stotram in Hindi

Shiv Tandav Stotram Lyrics (शिव तांडव स्तोत्र)

Lord Shiva is the Supreme God of Dance, Nataraja. Find Shiv Tandav Stotram in Hindi (शिव तांडव स्तोत्र), lyrics, English meaning, PDF, song, and more here.
Lord Shiva

Sri Bilva Stotram

Sri Bilva Stotram - description of importance of bilva leaves in Shiv puja. Sri Bilva Stotram Devanagiri & English script with simple meaning,
Sri Shiva Ashtakam

Sri Shiva Ashtakam

Sri Shiva Ashtakam in Devanagiri and English script. A simple English translation is given. The benefits are given at the end.

References

  • [1] – “Shiva.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed December 31, 2016. Link.
  • [2] – Gonda, J. “The Hindu Trinity.” Anthropos 63/64, no. 1/2 (1968): 212-26. Link.
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  1. OHM TRIYAMBAGAM YAJAMAHEE.
    SUGANTHIM PUSTI VARATHANUM.
    OORWAH RUKMEWAH BANDANAN,
    MRYTOOR MUKSHEEYA MAMRITHAAT.
    ANBE SHIVAM MAYAM.
    OHM NAMASHIVAYA.

    OHM TAT PURUSHAYA WITHMAHEE,
    MAHA DEVAAYA DHEEMAHEE,
    THANNOOH RUDRA PRAJOYDAYAATHE,
    THANNOOH RUDRA PRAJOYDAYAATHE,
    ANBE SHIVAM MAYAM.
    OHM NAMASHIVAYA.

  2. KARPURDARAM KARUNAVATARAM SANSAR SARAM BHUJAGENDRA HARAM SADA VASANTAM HRUDAYARAVINDE BHAVAM BHAVAMI SAITAN NAMAMI BHAVAM BHAVAMI SAITAN NAMAMI

  3. As Shiva is important the Parvathi is also important both form the creation as Shiva is purush and Parvati is prakruthi both purush and prakruthi forms the creation

  4. God Shiva is everthing without him there is nothing. God Shiva is beginning as well as end. The whole universe is in him. Nobody or no one deity can understand his whole form. When there was nothing he existed and now there is everything he exists. All of us should pray him. He is very merciful. He becomes happy very soon. He is donor of all auspicious things.

    • A person who can see things from other people’s ideas and who can understand other people’s spiritual activities will never have to worry about their future

  5. Om kashi kailaspati namah….
    Om baba barphani namah…..
    Om har har mahadevay namah….
    Om trilokpati mahadevay namah….

      • why??
        if u have any doubt please read “Shiva Rudram Namakam”. It is derived for “Yajur Veda “. Chapter-16

        Lord Shiva and Vishnu are one and same (Read: vishnu sahasranama)
        Again, you may read Rig Veda, where rudra is regarded as “mightiest of mighty”.
        He is the Lord of music,drama,medicine, Aurveda, dance, death(defeats lord of death,Yama) and destruction (even creation and preservation, mentioned in Yajurveda by naming rudram namakam)
        Namaskar!!!
        Joy Hari-Har!!!

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