Monday, January 31, 2011
Lord Shiva Images
Maha Shivaratri or Shivaratri literally means “Great Night of Lord Shiva.” It is celebrated every year on the 13th night or 14th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the Hindu month ‘Maagha’ (February – March). In the year 2010, Maha Shivaratri falls on 12th February.
Who is Lord Shiva: In major Hindu denominations, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva represent the three primarydissolution. aspects of the Supreme, and are collectively known as the Trimurty. Lord Shiva is the Third God of the Hindu Trinity who represents death and
The word ‘Shiva’ is an adjective meaning ‘auspicious, gracious and kind.’ Lord Shiva is called by several names referring his qualities and pastimes. In ‘Shiva Shastranamavali’ there is description of thousand names of Lord Shiva. Here are the most popular names of Lord Shiva with their meanings:
Shankara: Giver of Joy
Maheshwara or Mahadeva: Lord of gods
Ishwara: The Controller
Hara: The remover of sins
Bholenath: Kind hearted Lord
Bhairava: The Lord of terror
Nilakantha: The Lord with a blue throat
Rudra: The terrible personified
Trilocana: Three-Eyed Lord
Umapati: Consort of Uma
Sadashiva: The lord of Eternity
Nataraja: King of the art of dancing
Importance of Shivaratri: The day of Shivaratri is observed in honor of Lord Shiva to attract his mercy for spiritual advancement. Vedic scriptures describe this day as very important to please Lord Shiva and attain his good pleasure.
Some say that Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Paarvati on the day of Maha Shivaratri, while some say that it was this day when Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’ or the dance of destruction of all universes fordissolution.
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated by observing all day fasting and an all night long vigil. Lord Shiva is worshiped in great fervor by offering elaborate abhishekam to Shiva Lingas. Ganga and Bael leaves are offered to Shiva Linga. On this day people hear the pastimes of Lord Shiva and Paarvati and spend the night by chanting the panchakshari mantra: Om Namaha Shivaya.
Who is Lord Shiva: In major Hindu denominations, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva represent the three primarydissolution. aspects of the Supreme, and are collectively known as the Trimurty. Lord Shiva is the Third God of the Hindu Trinity who represents death and
The word ‘Shiva’ is an adjective meaning ‘auspicious, gracious and kind.’ Lord Shiva is called by several names referring his qualities and pastimes. In ‘Shiva Shastranamavali’ there is description of thousand names of Lord Shiva. Here are the most popular names of Lord Shiva with their meanings:
Shankara: Giver of Joy
Maheshwara or Mahadeva: Lord of gods
Ishwara: The Controller
Hara: The remover of sins
Bholenath: Kind hearted Lord
Bhairava: The Lord of terror
Nilakantha: The Lord with a blue throat
Rudra: The terrible personified
Trilocana: Three-Eyed Lord
Umapati: Consort of Uma
Sadashiva: The lord of Eternity
Nataraja: King of the art of dancing
Importance of Shivaratri: The day of Shivaratri is observed in honor of Lord Shiva to attract his mercy for spiritual advancement. Vedic scriptures describe this day as very important to please Lord Shiva and attain his good pleasure.
Some say that Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Paarvati on the day of Maha Shivaratri, while some say that it was this day when Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’ or the dance of destruction of all universes fordissolution.
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated by observing all day fasting and an all night long vigil. Lord Shiva is worshiped in great fervor by offering elaborate abhishekam to Shiva Lingas. Ganga and Bael leaves are offered to Shiva Linga. On this day people hear the pastimes of Lord Shiva and Paarvati and spend the night by chanting the panchakshari mantra: Om Namaha Shivaya.
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