What is Shiva in India?

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1. What is Shiva in India?
2. Why is Shiva called the Destroyer?
3. What is Shiva known for?
4. Is Shiva a male or female?
5. Who is the mother of Lord Shiva?
6. Who is the father of Lord Shiva?
7. Why did Shiva cut his wife in 52 pieces?
8. Do boys have periods?
9. Who is father of Shiva god?
10. Was Shiva a human?
11. Who is mother and father of Lord Shiva?
12. Is Parvati elder than Shiva?
13. Can my period affect my boyfriend?
14. Can my boyfriend feel my period symptoms?
15. Who is the father of Shiva?
16. Who is Mother of God Shiva?

What is Shiva in India?

Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. ... Shiva is known to have untamed passion, which leads him to extremes in behaviour. Sometimes he is an ascetic, abstaining from all wordly pleasures.

Why is Shiva called the Destroyer?

Shiva is often referred to as the "destroyer", but in reality, it is he who destroys the impurities taking refuge in the human mind. He rids a body of its shortcomings and makes it worthy of attaining moksha. ... Interestingly, elaborate rituals do not form a part of the Shiva Puja.

What is Shiva known for?

Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the triple deity of supreme divinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe.

Is Shiva a male or female?

Shiva Has Both Male and Female Features Sometimes, he is actually pictured as being split down the middle, one half being the male god Shiva, the other half being his wife, Parvati. While earlier beliefs about Shiva saw him as a rough-and-tumble he-man, Hindus now see him as neither male nor female.

Who is the mother of Lord Shiva?

Goddess Kali has been depicted as the violent and furious manifestation of Goddess Parvati, commonly known as the consort of Lord Shiva. However, eminent Odia writer Padma Shri Manoj Das recently revealed that Goddess Kali is the mother of Lord Shiva.

Who is the father of Lord Shiva?

A few days later, pleased by Vishwanar's devotion, Lord Shiva was born as Grihapati to the sage and his wife. This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya. He was known for being short-tempered and commanded respect both from the humans as well as the Devas.

Why did Shiva cut his wife in 52 pieces?

Legends describe Sati as the favourite child of Daksha but she married Shiva against her father's wishes. After Daksha humiliated her, Sati killed herself to protest against him, and uphold the honour of her husband. ... It is believed that parts of Sati's corpse fell on fifty-one places and formed the Shakti Peethas.

Do boys have periods?

Guys don't have periods because they don't have a uterus, but their bodies develop and change too – the changes are just different. For example: their voice changes and they develop hair on their face and other parts of their bodies. So, although guys don't get periods, their bodies do go through changes too.

Who is father of Shiva god?

A few days later, pleased by Vishwanar's devotion, Lord Shiva was born as Grihapati to the sage and his wife. This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya. He was known for being short-tempered and commanded respect both from the humans as well as the Devas.

Was Shiva a human?

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.

Who is mother and father of Lord Shiva?

The nineteen avatars of Lord Shiva. This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha. However, he lost his parent's son after his birth. He was raised by his aunt Dadhimati.

Is Parvati elder than Shiva?

Parvati is the wife of the Hindu god Shiva, who according to Shaivism is the protector, the destroyer, and regenerator of the universe and all life....

Parvati
Parents	Himavan (father) Maināvati (mother)
Siblings	Ganga (elder sister) Vishnu (elder brother)
Consort	Shiva
Children	Ganesha , Kartikeya

Can my period affect my boyfriend?

To the issue of your menstrual period's influence on your boyfriend, research has shown that menstruation does not affect male testosterone levels in any significant way. Though these biological factors may not give reason for your partner's emotions, it's possible that there's a more psychological explanation at play.

Can my boyfriend feel my period symptoms?

Yes, it's that time of the month again. But these are symptoms reported by men, not women. New research suggests men suffer from pre-menstrual-style symptoms, in some cases as badly as women. The news is bound to be greeted with snorts of cynicism by most females.

Who is the father of Shiva?

A few days later, pleased by Vishwanar's devotion, Lord Shiva was born as Grihapati to the sage and his wife. This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya. He was known for being short-tempered and commanded respect both from the humans as well as the Devas.

Who is Mother of God Shiva?

Parvati
Parents	Himavan (father) Maināvati (mother)
Siblings	Ganga (elder sister) Vishnu (elder brother)
Consort	Shiva
Children	Ganesha , Kartikeya