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Shiva
Hindu Deity
Shiva | Definition, Forms, God, Symbols, Meaning, & Facts
Shiva's power is multifaceted, including the role of destruction, transformation, and the cosmic dance of Nataraja.
Origin
शिव (shiva) - auspicious; benign.
Description
Shiva, also known as the "Auspicious One," is one of the main deities in Hinduism, worshipped as the supreme god by Shaivites. Shiva is depicted in various forms, including with his consort Parvati and son Skanda, as the cosmic dancer Nataraja, as a naked ascetic, and more. He is both an ascetic and a master of fertility, and his roles include being the Lord of Cattle (Pashupata). Shiva's female consort takes various forms like Uma, Sati, Parvati, Durga, and Kali. Temples and private shrines often depict Shiva in the form of the lingam. Shiva is also associated with the triad of deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and himself (Shiva), known as the trimurti.
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Paap Bad Gaya Hai Kuch To Kaam Kijiye
Paap Bad Gaya Hai,Kuch To Kaam Kijiye,Roj Roj Ram Ji Ka,Naam Lijiye ॥Kam Krodh Mad Lobh, Sabaka Hain Badh Gaya, Paap Ka
Aa Jao Bhole Baba Mere Makan Me
Aa Jao Bhole Baba Mere Makan Me,Tera Dam Dam Damaroo Bole Sare Jahan Mein॥Sun Damaroo Ki Awaj, Ganapati Ji Aa Gaye,Riddh
Aisi Lagi Lagan Meera Ho Gai Magan
Aisi Lagi Lagan Meera Ho Gai Magan,Meera Ho Gae magan,Wo To Gali Gali,Hari Gun Gane Lage ॥Hai Aankh Wo Jo,Shyam Ka Darsh
Bhole Ki Kripa Se Hamare Thaat Nirale Hai
Bhole Ki Kripa Se Hamare,Thaath Nirale Hai,Hum Baba Wale Hai,Suno Ji Hum Baba Wale Hai ॥Bhole Ke Chalate Bhakton,Pehchaa
Hai Purushottam Shri Ram Karuna Nidhan Bhagwan
Hey Purushottam Shriram,Karunanidhan Bhagwan ॥Doha – Ram Nagariya Ram Ki,Aur Base Gang Ke Teer,Atal Raaj Maharaj Ko,Chau
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Galiyan Charon Band Hui,Milun Kaise Hari Se Jaye ।Unchi Nichi Raah Raptili,Pao Nahin Thahrae ।Soch Soch Pag Dharu Jatan