Hanuman Chalisa
Shiva
Hindu Deity
Shiva | Definition, Forms, God, Symbols, Meaning, & Facts
Shiva's power is multifaceted, including the role of destruction, transformation, and the cosmic dance of Nataraja.
Origin
शिव (shiva) - auspicious; benign.
Description
Shiva, also known as the "Auspicious One," is one of the main deities in Hinduism, worshipped as the supreme god by Shaivites. Shiva is depicted in various forms, including with his consort Parvati and son Skanda, as the cosmic dancer Nataraja, as a naked ascetic, and more. He is both an ascetic and a master of fertility, and his roles include being the Lord of Cattle (Pashupata). Shiva's female consort takes various forms like Uma, Sati, Parvati, Durga, and Kali. Temples and private shrines often depict Shiva in the form of the lingam. Shiva is also associated with the triad of deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and himself (Shiva), known as the trimurti.
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Santoshi Mata Chalisa
॥ Doha ॥Bando Santoshi Charan,Riddhi Siddhi Datar ।Dhyan Dharat Hi Hott Nar,Dukh Sagar Se Paar ॥Bhaktan Ko Santosh De,Sa
Mere Deva Gajanand Ki Mahima Nyari
Mere Deva Gajanand Ki Mahima Niyari,Mata Gaura Shiv Pita Tripurari,Jai Ho Jai Ho Gajanand Tumhari,Jai Ho Jai Ho Gajanand
Aisa Pyar Baha De Maiya
Ya Devi Aarva-Bhuteshu,Daya-Roopen Sansthita ।Namastasye Namastasye,Namastasye Namo Namah ॥Durga Durgati Door Kar,Mangal
Shyama Shyam Saloni Surat
Shyama Shyam Salaunee Soorat KoShingaar Basanti Hai ।Kishoree Shyam Saloni SooratKo Shingaar Basanti Hai ।Mor Mukut Kee
Kanak Bhawan Darwaje Pade Raho
Pujya Swami Rajeshwaranand Ji Maharaj Ek Bahut Achchhe Chhand, Chaupaiyan, Pady, Kavitayen Evam Bhajan Lekhak the ।Prabh
Charan Sharan Mein Rakh Sadashiv
Charan Sharan Mein Rakh Sadashiv,Teri Hai Darkar,Daya Kar Bam Bhole,Bam Bhole, Shankar Bhole,Shiv Sambhu Damru Wale,Kab