Did Rama Worshipped Shiva?

According to a legend, Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Varanasi (Kashi) to bring a Linga so that he could worship Lord Shiva before leaving for Lanka. However, soon after sending Hanuman to Kashi, Rama, anticipating that his prayer would get delayed, made a small linga of sand from the sea shore and worshipped it.

Is Lord Shiva devotee of Lord Rama?

Yes! Lord Shiva worships Lord Rama, with his heart, soul and mind, his act and deed, in whose heart Lord Rama resides, eternally.

How did Ravana worship Lord Shiva?

For a thousand years, the imprisoned Ravana sang hymns in praise of Shiva, who finally blessed him and granted him an invincible sword and a powerful linga (Shiva’s aniconic symbol, Atmalinga) to worship.

Is Rameshwaram mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana?

Valmiki talks about Rama building the bridge but there is no reference of Rama worshiping Shiva at Rameshwaram. Later additions and versions of Ramayana talk about Rameshwaram. We had Solid Proofs Rameshwaram were Rama , Sita and Laxman Hanuman worshipped Shivling.

Are Ram and Shiva same?

Just as Lord Rama worships Lord Shiva, similar is the case with Lord Shiva. Both are absolute truth themselves but while being same they are different simultaneously.

What is the mood of the Valmiki Ramayana?

With respect to Lord Rama worshipping Lord Shiva, that is also consistent with the overall mood of the Valmiki Ramayana. Lord Rama does not consistently reveal himself as the Supreme Lord in the Ramayana, although he does extraordinary deeds and displays not just super human but divine power.

Is it wrong to worship Shiva in Ramayana?

Worshipping Shiva is not a problem at all. Even Krishna devotees can worship Shiva. Lord Chaitanya would also go to Shiva temple and dance. The confusion happens when Shiva is treated as Supreme. So first of all, in Valmiki Ramayana, the incident of Rama worshipping Shiva is not there.

Which two well-known incidents are not mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana?

Answer: The two well-known incidents that are not mentioned in the Valmiki Ramayana apart from the incident of Lord Rama worshipping Shiva, are the incidents of the Lakshmana-rekha drawn by Lakshmana when he left Sita to search for Lord Rama and the incident of Shabari offering half chewed fruits and berries to Lord Rama.

Why did Lord Rama worship Ravana?

Rama demonstrates the ideal Dharmic behavior of worshipping Devatas, as per that specific time. Rama did it because He knew that Ravana was Shiva’s devotee and He would have to kill Ravana soon so He wanted to appease Shiva. Shiva should not be worshipped as the Supreme.