11.13.2004

All about Shiva - truely an enigmatic diety!

Here is more on Lord Shiva. I know i sound religious, but to be honest i have been really fascinated with this diety. he is truely amazing and terribly anti-social at the same time, which is whats most interesting. here is something of interest to you. A list of his various forms as far as I can remember, in alphabetical order(they were my mailing list folders :D)

Andhakasuravadh
Ardhanarishwara
Bhikshatana
Dakshinamurti
Gangadhara
Harihara
Kailasanatha
Lingodbhava
Nataraja
Rhishabavana
Sanathana
Somaskandha
Tandava
Tripuranthaka
Trivikrama

Most importantly, the linga is sculpted only for the lingodbhava murti!

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Photos courtesy: Michael D. Gunther

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