Shiva
Shiva is revered within Hindu tradition as one of the principal deities, associated with meditation, asceticism, and the cycle of destruction and renewal. Devotees especially honor him through the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, the chanting of "Om Namah Shivaya," and observances such as Maha Shivratri. Shiva is traditionally depicted as Mahadev, the ascetic yogi seated in the Himalayas, and as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer.
Shiva Mantras
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
हर हर महादेव
Har Har Mahadev
शिव शिव
Shiv Shiv
ॐ नमः शम्भवे
Om Namah Shambhave
Shiva Aarti & Stotram
Shiva Temples
Shiva Festivals
FAQ
Who is Shiva in Hindu tradition?
Shiva is revered within Hindu tradition as one of the principal deities, associated with meditation, asceticism, and the cycle of destruction and renewal. Devotees especially honor him through the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, the chanting of "Om Namah Shivaya," and observances such as Maha Shivratri. Shiva is traditionally depicted as Mahadev, the ascetic yogi seated in the Himalayas, and as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer.
What are popular Shiva mantras?
Commonly chanted Shiva mantras include Om Namah Shivaya, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, Har Har Mahadev, Shiv Shiv, Om Namah Shambhave.
Which are famous Shiva temples in India?
Notable temples associated with Shiva include Somnath Jyotirlinga, Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.