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Why should I pray to Lord Shiva?
Lord Shiva, is considered to be the most divine among all Hindu gods. “Maha Dev”, which means greatest God is another name given to him. In the Hindu religion, Lord Shiva is also considered to be the father of the whole universe. Worshipping Lord Shiva keeps one’s mind calm and balanced and also keeps sorrows away.
What happens when you worship Shiva?
Gain all wisdom and knowledge Lord Shiva is the God of wisdom. Though he is known as a god of destruction, he posses all the knowledge this universe has to offer. When you worship him, you will be bestowed upon with immense knowledge that will change your perspective towards life.
What does Shiv signify?
The god Shiva is one of the most important figures in the Hindu belief. His name literally means “the auspicious one”, but his most common epithet is “the destroyer”. He takes on many forms in Hindu scripture and is said to have 1008 names. One of the most common names for him is “Mahadeva”, meaning “great god”.
What is Lord Shiva Favourite food?
No doubt, Bhaang is the favourite food of Lord Shiva. The drink is made from crushed hemp leaves. It is also said that the drink helps to cure many ailments and get rid of all sorts of pain. Milk or any sweet made with milk is offered on Shivratri.
Why we do Abhishek of Shiva?
We have seen our mothers and grandmothers offering these to shivling during the puja. On this day, we will tell you why milk form an important part of Shivratri pujan. It is believed that Lord Shiva perform ‘tandava’ on Shivratri. To soothe his throat, ingredients like honey, milk and curd are offered on the shivling.
How many wives Lord Shiva have?
| Shiva | |
|---|---|
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Shraavana, Kartik Purnima, Bhairava Ashtami |
| Personal information | |
| Spouse | Parvati and Sati (Shakti) |
| Children | Kartikeya and Ganesha |
Can female touch shivling?
‘ It is said that an unmarried woman is not allowed to get close to Shivling and unmarried woman should not move around it. This is because Lord Shiv remains in Penance and that’s why it is forbidden for women to touch the shivling.
Can unmarried girls do Rudrabhishek?
Rudrabhishek is a very powerful ritual according to the Hindu mythology. It is performed by men, women and unmarried girls for healthy and peaceful life, successful career, child and a good life partner.”
What is God’s favorite drink?
In mythology, the gods gained their immortality by drinking Soma and it was the favourite tipple of the great god Indra.