Questions tagged [shiva-purana]
The Shiva Purana or Shiva Mahapurana is one of the puranas (a genre of Hindu religious texts), dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It contains twelve Saṁhitās and 100,000 shlokas (verses).
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Is consuming food with left hand considered bad? [duplicate]
I was reading Siva Puran and one verse stated as follows:
My question: Why is it a sin to consume food with left hand? What if the person is left handed?
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What is the difference between red-blue rudra and the karpur gauram shankar rudra?
I know there are multiple rudras, the rudra born from brahma is said to be red and blue in colour, but sankar or ShiVa are said to be karpur gauram and nila kantham, what's the difference between the ...
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Who is Aja Ekapada and why is this form of Lord Shiva very rare in Hinduism?
From what I have researched so far,Aja Ekapada is considered as one of the Rudras of Lord Shiva.The various forms which depicts include Ekapada Shiva,the one legged shiva,the ekapad trimurthy(Brahma ...
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What was the scene of Lord MahAdeva's marriage?
Scene of Lord MahAdeva's wedding is highly discussed because of the way Lord MahAdeva & his bArAtis appeared in the ceremony. Some might take this as a metaphoric only where Shiva being ...
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What are the arguments given by some scholars that the Vishnu Puranas are Tamasic?
Some scholars think that the Vishnu Puranas are actually tamasic, but what are their arguments for this?
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How to please Lord Shiva to get grace?
How to please Lord Shiva to get grace? Please enumerate simple & practical ways by which he becomes pleased & showers grace.
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Is it true Lord Shiva had incarnations too? [duplicate]
Unlike Vishnu Lord Shiva had no incarnations ? If he did then apart from the Rudra in the form of Hanuman what other forms did Lord Shiva incarnate as ?
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Battle of Krishna and Shiva [closed]
Lord Shiva was involved in long battle with Krishna. Why didn't Krishna know that Shiva was the God of the DevaLoka ?
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Is each of the 18 Mahapurans related to a different Kalpa?
While researching for an answer I came across the reference of Padma Puran having been revealed in the Padma Kalpa which was the last day of the 50th year of Brahma. Currently we are in the Varah ...
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Why was Indra afraid of Himalaya's devotion to Shiva?
Was there a reason Indra being afraid of Himalaya's devotion to Shiva ?
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Are there more than one origins of Ma Kali?
There are multiple stories related to the origin of Goddess Mahakali:
The Rudra Samhita 2.53 of the Shiva Mahapuran mentions that when Nandi informed Shiva about Sati's death, he became very furious. ...
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Who is mother Durga, why was she prayed by all gods including Vishnu to be reborn as Parvathi?
Mother Durga was reborn as Parvathi, the daughter of Mena and Himalaya. So why did the Gods including Vishnu pray to mother Durga to be reborn as Parvathi. Why were they happy of the marriage of Mena ...
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How did Lord Shiva create Veerbhadra and Mahakali
How and why did Shiva create Veerbhadra and MahaKali. Who were the nine Durgas accompanying MahaKali?
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Where in the Shiva Purana does Lord Shiva say " ekam prasamshati yastu sarvAneva prasamshati...."?
Supposedly, in the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva says to Goddess Parvati the following verse:
Ekam prasamshati yastu sarvAneva prasamshati | Ekam nindati yasteshAm
sarvAneva vinindati ||
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Contradictions between Shiva Purana and Linga Purana
Women are not allowed to worship Shiva in Linga Purana:
Linga Purana 2.20.2 The Sudras can avail of the performing of the worship through the priest. The ladies are not authorized to worship
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Why is this line " Worshipping thy lotus feet " present in all puranas?
Be it shiva purana or Bhagavadam , the praises for most of the gods begin with similar kind of line like
O Brahmins! I bow down to the gentle lotus feet, known in the three
Lokas, of the Devî ...
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Vishnu seducing Jalandhar's wife Vrinda: How justified?
In the meantime Jalandhar went to Parvati disguised as Lord Shiva, but was recognized by her. Being enchanted by the beauty of goddess Parvati, he looked at her with his evil intentions, but was ...
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What is the meaning of Bhagavan as per Shiva Purana?
Here is a similar question which asks definition of Bhagavan from Vishnu Purana:
Definition of Bhagavan as per Vishnu Purana
Here I'm asking about definition of Bhagavan as per Shiva Purana. So,...
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What Mantra should be chanted while wearing Five-faced Rudraksha?
I wear a Rudraksha with 5 faces / Panchamukhi.
I read somewhere that there are certain mantras to be chanted while wearing it.
can anyone tell how can I know which one is associated with the ...
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What is the chronological order of appearance of Jyotirlingas?
12 Jyotirlingas are shown in the pic. I'm interested to sort these Jyotirlingas based on the time of their appearance. ( To analyze the pattern they form once joined based on chronological order of ...
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Kailāshpati Mahādeva is not the destroyer (one among Trinity)?
There are many planes of existence, grouped into hierarchies. Everything which is inside of human being is fated to be manifested outside ( or vice versa) is the reason of existence of worlds. ...
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Why does Uma Samhita, Chapter 24 of Shiva Purana insult Women?
The 24 Chapter of Uma Samhita is purely dedicated to insulting women.
Here is summary of the verses of the chapter-
You won't believe what has been said-
15-16: No one is more sinful than a woman.
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Where do Vedas state that Destiny is the nature of Time?
Shiva Purana Kailasha Samhita chapter 13 (13.29-30) states;
मायां तु प्रकृतिं विद्यादिति माया श्रुतीरिता ।
तज्जान्येतानि तत्त्वानि श्रुत्युक्तानि न संशय ।।29
It has been propounded in the ...
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Who is the 9th Shiva?
There are supposed to be more than one aspect of Lord Shiva. Sri Hanuman is Rudra, the 11th aspect of Lord Shiva, can someone shed some light on the other aspects of lord Shiva? In particular the 9th.
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Why Maha Shivaratri won't fall on Karthika Masam?
Karthika Masam is sacred days dedicated only to Lord Shiva.
Then Why Maha Shivaratri won't fall on Karthika Masam?
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Why did Shiva and Adishakti have to separate to create the universe?
Many Puranas reference the separation of Shiva and Adishakti in order to create the universe. Adishakti then took many forms (Sati, Parvati, etc.) and each time married Shiva, so they can be united ...
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How Lord Shiva got name as "PanchaMukhan" and when did he become Five faced? [duplicate]
Would like to know how Lord Shiva got name as "PanchaMukhan" ,what are 5 names ? Any images of this PanchaMukhas?? Also when did he become five faced?
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What were the exact reasons of birth of all the Shivansh?
After going through stories of Shivansh, following patterns happened to be common in all-
All were against Lord Shiva. Even they wanted to kill Mahadeva!
All were against Devas despite of the fact ...
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What happens to Lord Shiva's trishul during dissolution of universe?
I've read Kashi is absorbed into trishul at the time of Dissolution. But Trishul too has to be absorbed. Can anyone give references about the Trishul? As it has to be absorbed, So Kashi ultimately ...
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What are some Stories of Lord Shiva which show tremendous Love of him to his devotees?
Can anyone provide some proofs that show Lord Shiva really includes his devotees as part of his own? A serial based on Mahadeva, they sometimes show as if Lord Shiva has unequal vision for his ...
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What is the correct source of this verse?
I read this verse stated by Lord Shiva to Devi Parvati -
ārādhanaṃ sarveṣāṃ viṣṇor ārādhanaṃ paraṃ of all kinds of worship, worship of Lord Vishnu is the best.
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tasmāt parataraṁ ...
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Why did Shiva cry and showed such grief when Sati died as he is a god and a god is free from all the Maya which is created by him?
I could not understand, why Shiva showed all the worldly emotions like he cried and showed grief when Sati died, then he married Parvati and then lived with family. If he was a god and it is believed ...
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Did Shiva's army molest women during Daksha Yajna?
In Shiva Purana I heard it's mentioned that Shiva's army consisting of Bhūtas (bhūta gaṇa), Vetālas etc., molested many women who attended the Daksha Yagna. Is this true?
If yes, how is this action ...
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Puranas besides Bhagavata & Devi-Bhagavata stating themselves as the foremost or best
I came across two answers Bhagavata-Purana Considered as best and Devi Bhagavata Purana Considered as best.
On the same lines, are there any claims about other puranas claiming themselves or others ...
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How should contrition (repentance for sins) be performed?
If I worship or chant a mantra, is it considered contrition i.e., repentance for my sins or is contrition done differently?
What do scriptures say about contrition? The right way to do it?
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Why it is believed that it will give positive effects only if it is Lord Shiva's own wish to perform Tandava and not of others?
Why it is believed that it will give positive effects only if it is Lord Shiva's own wish to perform Tandava and not of others?
It is believed if someone else ask GOD to do Tandava it gives negative ...
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Who is Lohitang? What is his story? [duplicate]
Lothiang was the ‘ansh’ of lord shiva and was born from the ‘Shwet bund’ perspiration and sweat of Lord Shiva when he was performing tandav. What is his story?
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Siva Purana - Kalavati, the daughter of King of Kasi
Which Chapter and Khanda of Siva Purana has the story of Kalavati, the daughter of King of Kasi gets the panchakshari mantra from Sage Durvasa ?
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What are offerings to shivalinga and what are fruits of it?
What are offerings to shivalinga and what are fruits of it? It is said that if we offer water of river Ganga, we attain Moksha after death, similarly milk is offered for long life. But this ...
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How many times has Shiva opened his 3rd eye?
According to Hindu mythology, how many times has Shiva opened his 3rd eye and why?
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Do Vedas or Shruti describe Lord Shiva as Sattva (सत्व)?
There are many misconceptions that Lord Shiva is Tamasic God and scriptures of Him are Tamasic Scriptures. Some people even suggest not to read His stories as they are ostensibly believed to be ...
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As per Shiva Purana what are the 28 avatars of Shiva as said to Brahma?
As per Shiva Purana which 28 avatars of Shiva did he tell to Brahma? Also Shiva said the names of Sage Vyasa of each Mahayuga. What are those?
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How Lord Shiva became Tripurari?
How shiva became Tripurari ? I have heard that Brahma became charioteer and other deities became chariot? And still they say shiva does not need anything but was playing with the stuff of devas?
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Did Lord Shiva and Lord Rama ever meet in person?
I am reading Shiva and Sati's story where I can see that Prajapati Daksha, Lord Shiva and Sati all lived in the Treta yuga.
I can also recall that Bhagavan Sri Ram also lived in the Treta yuga.
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Why is Moon on Lord Shiva's head only shown as crescent?
The story that of, how the Moon god ended up in Lord Shiva's hair, goes like this:
Moon god had to get relief from the disease that he got by his own fault. He came to know that the only remedy for ...
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Varaha Avatar story versions
Though I don't know much about hindu Mythology , I know that Bhagavan Vishnu takes avatars to destroy evils. When I was reading Lord Vishnu's stories. I came to know that varaha avatara was taken by ...
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Why Lord Shiva has a snake around his neck? [duplicate]
I have never read about the story why Shiva has a serpant around his neck. Is it to stop the poison from entering his body ?
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I want to know the exact explanation of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Can any one give the exact explanation of this mantra? What is the logic behind chanting this Mantra?
How the mind of a person related to this and is it true that we can save the life of a dying ...
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Battle between Shiva and Vishnu [duplicate]
I am following the mega serial Dev ke dev Mahadev. In an episode they are showing a battle between Shiva and Vishnu. Is this true? or It is cheap attempt by the show just to increase their TRP?
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