Why do I feel a pull towards Shiva?

A big reason for feeling drawn to Lord Shiva is that he is ‘asutosh’, easily pleased. He doesn’t seem to want much ritually, just bael leaves and water, if that. So he’s not a high-maintenance aradhya (worshiped one) in terms of fuss and bother, you can be Shaiva without ever setting foot in a shivala.

Was Shiva a Brahmachari?

Lord Shiva was a brahmachari for many periods in his life as described in the Puranas. One who is celibate for his whole life is called a nityabrahmachari.

Why does Lord Shiva have moon on his head?

Shiva adorns Chandrama (moon) on his forehead. Chandrama has absorbed the frequencies of Prajapat, Brahma, Vishnu, Minakshi and Shiva and imparts them to others along with energies of Indra. Chandrama means ‘The one which gives pleasure’. It gives affection, mercifulness and motherly love.

Is Hanuman an incarnation of Shiva?

As per Shiva Purana, Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva granted the boon to Hanuman’s mother Anjana that his 11th Rudra form (Lord Shiva has eleven partial manifestations known as “Rudras”) will take birth as her son to serve the purpose of Lord Rama.

Why did Lord Shiva cut his wife Devi Sati into 52 pieces?

Lord Shiva didn’t cut his wife Devi sati into 52 pieces, It has 2 stories behind. When Devi sati (she then took rebirth in the form of Devi Parvati.

How Lord Shiva’s anger did not subside after the death of Kamadeva?

Lord Shiva’s anger did not subside after the death of Kamadeva and the whole world started to feel the wrath of lord Shiva’s fury. All the living creatures became terrified. They went to Lord Brahma and prayed to him, to save them from Shiva’s wrath. Lord Brahma went to lord Shiva and conveyed their request to him.

What is the relationship between Shiva and his wife Parvati?

A Story About The Relationship Between Shiva And His Wife Parvati. One evening, as the flames had calmed and the room was filled with a lovely afterglow, Shiva ran his fingers through his wife Parvati’s long hair, black as the night which was overtaking the light, kissed her eyebrow, and settled down contentedly on their double tiger fur rug.

Did Lord Shiva cry during sati episode in the Shiva Mahapurana?

First of all there is no mention of Lord Shiva crying during Sati episode in the Shiva Mahapurana. However this answer suggests that Brahma Vaivarta Purana states Lord Shiva crying. However there is no surprising thing in this.