Lord Shiva

Hindu god Lord Shiva stands for the face of the Supreme Being. Shiva's meaning in Sanskrit is "pure and destroying." Shiva is said to be the Trimurti's slayer in Hindu mythology. He is referred to as an omniscient Yogi who leads an ascetic lifestyle on Mount Kailash and is the god of the Yogis. Shiva is known as Mahadeva, Pashupati, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhole Nath, Shambhu, and Shankar, among other titles. Shiva, also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers, is the cosmic dancer. Hindus distinguish Lord Shiva from other gods by erecting His shrine, known as the Shivling, in a separate section of the temple.

Shiva devotees commemorate Maha Shivaratri, also known as the Great Night of Shiva. Every year on the 13th night or the 14th day of the new moon in the Krishna Paksha of the months of Phalguna according to the north Indian calendar and Magha according to the south Indian calendar, Hindus celebrate a feast in honor of Lord Shiva. However, Maha Shivaratri is observed on the same day in both calendars. The Lord Shiva followers consider this event to be of the utmost importance. It is thought that Lord Shiva grants His followers the courage to resist worldly impulses like lust, greed, and anger as well as shields them from evil forces. Maha Shivratri is thought to be particularly lucky for ladies. Unmarried women pray for a perfect spouse like Shiva, while married women pray for the happiness of their husbands.