Hanuman Chalisa
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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Hey Veena Vadini Saraswati Bhajan
Hey Veena Vadini SaraswatiHans Vahini SaraswatiVidya Dayini SaraswatiNarayani Namostute ॥Hey Veena Vadini SaraswatiHans
Jay Mata Di Bol
Jai Mata Di Bol,Chali Aayegi Bhawani,Aayegi Bhawani Chali,Aayegi Bhawani,Jai Mata Di Bonl,Chali Aayegi Bhawani ॥Badi Hi
Balasa Kripa Banai Mhapar Rakhiyo
Balasa Kirapa Banai, Mha Par Rakhiyo, O Mhane Thaaro Hi Hai, Aadhar Balasa, Kirapa Banai, Mha Par Rakhiyo ॥Ram Naam Sun
Aisi Bhakti Mahadev De Do Hame
Aisi Bhakti He Shambhu De Do Mujhe,Raat Din Main Bhajan Tere Gata Rahoon,Jaisa Bhi Aye Gam Jindagi Mein Magar,Do Vo Shak
Jo Ram Ko Laye Hai Hum Unko Layenge
Jo Ram Ko Laye Hai,Ham Unako Laenge,Duniya Mein Phir Se Ham,Bhagava Laharaenge,UP Mein Phir Se Ham,Bhagava Laharaenge ॥A
Veer Bali Hanuman Ye Hai Ram Bhakt Hanuman
Veer Bali Hanuman,Ye Hai Ram Bhakt Hanuman,Sare Jag Main Phela Shaan,Sare Bhakt Kare Gungan,Thari Jay Ho,Thari Jay Ho Pa