Monday 13 December 2010

Shiva


Shiva is a major Hindu deity. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the Supreme God. Shiva is usually worshipped in the abstract form of Shiva linga. In images he is generally represented as immersed in deep meditation or dancing the Tandava upon Apasmara Purusha. The demon of ignorance in his manifestation of Nataraja who is the lord of the dance. He is also the father of Ganesha, Murugan, and Ayyappa (other indian gods).
Shiva wears a deer in the left upper hand. He has a Trident in the right lower arm. with a crescent moon on his head.

(there are other things about him but I can't tell them here, if you're interested ask me when you come visit us).

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