What is the real story of Shiva?

Shiva is the destroyer who ends the cycle of time which, in turn, begins a new Creation. With Parvati, Shiva had a son, the god Ganesha. The boy was in fact created out of earth and clay to keep her company and protect her while Shiva went on his meditative wanderings.

How was Lord Shiva born?

Many believe that God Shiva is a Sayambhu – which means He is not born from a human body. He was created automatically! He was there when there was nothing and He will remain even after everything is destructed. That is why; he is also loving called as the ‘Adi-Dev’ which means the ‘Oldest God of the Hindu mythology.

When was god Shiva born?

Yes, it was 2869 years ago that Parshwanath and Shiva was worshipped during Parshwanath. Lord Krishna is said to have been born 3112 AD and was born Krishna 5132 years ago and during his period also Shiva was worshipped.

Did Lord Shiva have a daughter?

Who was Shiva’s daughter? Shiva’s daughter was named Ashok Sundari as she rid her mother Parvati of her sorrow (‘shok’). Folk tales also refer to the goddess of light, Jyoti, as well as Mansa, who cures snakebites, as his daughters.

Is Lord Shiva living or dead?

It is said Shiva in His absolute form has not birth or death; He is eternally living, ever-lasting. Every element of creations material as well as spiritual has emanated from His body. In the Bhagavad Purana (4.7.50), the Lord Vishnu says He, Brahma and Shiva are One without a second:

What is the story behind the birth of Lord Shiva?

There is a very interesting story behind the birth of Lord Shiva. One day, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu were both arguing about their powers – both of them wanted to prove that one is mightier than the other. Right then, amidst the heated discussion, an inexplicable blazing pillar appeared in front of them, whose roots and tip were not visible.

Why Shiva and Shakti are essential prerequisites of all created existence?

So, Shiva and Shakti are the essential prerequisites of all created existence in the cosmos. The three eyed God – Lord Shiva has his body covered with cemetery ashes. It points to the fact that Lord Shiva is beyond life and death. The holy Ganga can be seen flowing from his matted hair.

Why is Lord Shiva the most worshipped God in the Trinity?

According to Hindu mythology, Shiva, the destroyer finds more prominence than Brahma, the creator and Vishnu, the protector. This is the reason why Lord Shiva is the most worshipped God in the Holy Trinity.