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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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Did Lord Shiva and Lord Rama ever meet in person?

Yes they met. In chapter 31 Greatness of Ramesvara in Kotirudra Samhita of Shiva Purana (Pg No - 1381), Rama worshiped Shiva's earthen image to sought blessings of Lord Shiva. Shiva met Rama in that I …
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Why Maha Shivaratri won't fall on Karthika Masam?

Maha Sivaratri is the night when Lord Shiva appeared as Linga to stop confict between Brahma and Vishnu, which i described in this answer. Chapter 9 Vidyeswara Samhita of Shiva Mahapurana says प्रसन् …
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What is the "essence of the earth and heaven" given by Brahma to sage Gautama at his marriage?

The "essence of earth and heaven" is holy water (Ganga) given by Shiva . Chapter 26, Koti Rudra Samhita of Shiva Mahapurana says ततस्तु शङ्करो देवः पृथिव्याश्च दिवश्च सः। सारं चैव समुदधृत्य रक्षितं प …
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As per Shiva Purana what are the 28 avatars of Shiva as said to Brahma?

Chapter 4 and 5 of Satarudrasamhita of Shiva Purana describes the 28 Avatars of Shiva. Shiva takes these avatars at end of every Dvapara Yuga with Vyasa to teach Yoga techniques for people of Kali Yu …
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Is Kamadeva (Manmatha) still alive or dead?

Kamadeva is alive now with body but he lived without body till his birth as Krishna's son Pradyumna. He regained his body after taking birth as Pradyumna during 28th Dwapara Yuga of this Manvantara. K …
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Varaha Avatar story versions

Lord Vishnu has taken Varaha Avatar infinite times, if we consider cyclic nature of time, as many events repeat at regular intervals (may vary slightly sometimes). So, both stories are correct. Lord V …
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What are all Varaha Avatars of Vishnu?

In the Chapter Manifestation of Rudra - Rudra Samhita Section one of Shiva Purana (Pg 224), Brahma said this to his son Narada, A boar has the power of steadily going deep below. Hence, Vishnu …
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How did Lord Shiva create Veerbhadra and Mahakali

Birth of Virabhadra is described in Chapter 32 Rudra Samhita Sati Khanda of Shiva Mahapurana. The same legend can also be found in other Puranas. When Sati immolated Herself in Yajna fire, Shiva ganas …
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What are some Stories of Lord Shiva which show tremendous Love of him to his devotees?

There are many stories where Lord Shiva shows immense love to His devotees. 1. Story of Kubera: Just after creation, Kubera prayed to Lord Visveswara in holy city of Kasi. Shiva himself moved to Himal …
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What is the story behind Lord Rudra (Shiva) holding the skull of Indra?

This skull could be probably skull of a previous Indra. Rudra at Prakrta Pralaya (dissolution after death of Creator Brahma) burns entire Universe to ashes and wears skulls of Devas as Ornaments. So, …
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Why does Uma Samhita, Chapter 24 of Shiva Purana insult Women?

We should read or understand Chapters 22, 23 and 24 of Uma Samhita of Shiva Purana completely to get proper meaning. In these 3 chapters, Vyasa asks Sanatkumara to explain things so that he can get Va …
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Why Lord Shiva likes Kashi?

Chapter 22 Kotirudrasamhita of Shiva Purana says Shiva himself created the city of Kasi first in the cosmic plane and then brought it to earth for liberating people. Suta said, " Whatever things are …
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Vishnu seducing Jalandhar's wife Vrinda: How justified?

The source you have cited in question is not proper. You should read Rudra Samhita (Yuddha Khanda) (chapter 13 - Chapter 25) of Shiva Mahapurana and/or Uttarakhada (Chapter 3 - Chapter 18) of Padma Pu …
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What are all Varaha Avatars of Vishnu?

This looks like Translation error. This page gives different meaning. Saptame caiva Varahe Kalpe means Seventh and certainly known as Varaha Kalpa. Caiva = ca + iva = and (also certainly).
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How many times has Shiva opened his 3rd eye?

Lord Shiva opened His 3rd eye infinite number of times, if we consider cyclic nature of time, as many events repeat in every Manvantara. However, we know four instances where Mahadeva opened His 3rd e …
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