Lord Shiva is a major deity in Hinduism, known as the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. While many people are familiar with some of the more well-known aspects of Lord Shiva, there are also a number of lesser-known facts about this powerful god.

Lord Shiva is also known as “Nataraja” which means “King of Dancers”, Shiva’s Tandava dance creates and destroys the universe.

Lord Shiva is also known as “Rudra” which means “the one who causes tears”. It is believed that his fierce and destructive aspect brings both good and bad, and cause people to cry tears of joy or sorrow.

Lord Shiva is has blue throat. According to Hindu mythology, once the poison produced during Samudra Manthan or Churning of the ocean was about to destroy the world, Lord Shiva drinks this and saves the world.

Lord Shiva is known as the “Adi Guru” or the “First Guru” in Hinduism. He is the first yogi, who gave the knowledge of yoga to humanity.

Lord Shiva holds a trident, which is a symbol of his power and ability to destroy the universe. The trident also represents the three aspects of time: the past, the present, and the future.

Lord Shiva is also known as “Bholenath” which means “the innocent Lord”. He is easy to please and easy to appease.

Mundmala or Garland of Skulls

Lord Shiva wears a garland of skulls, which is known as the “mala of rudraksha beads”. The garland represents the cycle of birth and death, and the power of Lord Shiva to transcend it. In Shiva’s iconography, the mundamala represents the continual creation and destruction cycles of human existence.

Various names of Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva is “Mahadeva” which means “the greatest god”. Shaivite sect considers Lord Shiva as the supreme deity.Another name of Lord Shiva is “Ashutosh” which means “the one who is easily pleased”. Even the smallest offerings made to Lord Shiva with devotion is accepted.

Lord Shiva is “Vishwanath” which means “the lord of the universe”. He is the ultimate reality, and the ultimate source of all energy and power in the universe.

In summary, Lord Shiva is an important deity in Hinduism, known for his destructive and transformative powers. He has many names and has many aspects to his character. Lord Shiva is the master of yoga and the first guru, his dance represents the cycle of creation and destruction. People know him as the “Adi Guru” and as “Mahadeva” as the Supreme deity, He is also known as easy to please deity and is symbolized by trident and skull garland.