Shiv purana Hindi 1.0

The Shiv Puran is intrinsically linked to Shaivism, emphasizing devotion to Lord Shiva and the glorification of his attributes. Across various Puranas, Shiva is depicted as an embodiment of renunciation, penance, parental love, and compassion. He is described as one who is easily pleased and capable of fulfilling the desires of his devotees.

As one of the principal deities in Hinduism, Lord Shiva, whose name signifies "the auspicious one," plays a pivotal role within the contemporary religious landscape. He ranks among the three most influential gods and holds supremacy in the Shaivite tradition.

The application offers comprehensive access to narratives surrounding Lord Shiva, including:

• The full form of Lord Shiva as Kal Bhairav
• The marriage between Shiva and Sati
• Shiva's fierce form, Virabhadra
• The establishment of the 51 Shakti Peethas
• The union of Shiva and Parvati
• Accounts of other divine marriages
• The tale of Goddess Tulsi
• Kuber's arrogance
• The fruits of penance
• Ardhanarishvara form of Shiva
• The story of the churning of the ocean
• Shiva binding the Ganges in his hair
• Vishnu wielding the Sudarshan Chakra
• The battle between Lord Rama and Lord Shiva
• The birth narrative of Hanuman
• The story behind Ravana's birth
• The Pashupata Astra given to Arjuna
• The devotion of Kannappa
• Incarnations such as Grihapati
• The significance of Ketaki flowers
• Relief from the curse on the moon
• Shiva's wrath
• The mysterious relationship between Shiva and snakes
• Shiva imparting the Pashupata Astra to Arjuna

Additionally, the Shiv Puran elaborates on the concept of Jyotirlingas—sacred shrines where it is believed that Lord Shiva manifested himself in physical form. These twelve locations are revered within Hindu scriptures as sites where devotees can worship Shiva in his divine linga form, reflecting his eternal presence.

• Somnath Jyotirlinga
• Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga
• Mahaakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
• Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
• Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
• Bhimaashankar Jyotirlinga
• Vaijnath Jyotirlinga
• Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
• Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
• Rameshwar Jyotirlinga
• Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga