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Shiva. By Reagan. Shiva first appeared from a blazing pillar Brahma and Vishnu discovered the pillar and found Shiva. Shiva became the third ruler of the universe. Creation Myth. He acts as a divine judge who shows no mercy to the wicked His dance represents truth
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Shiva By Reagan
Shiva first appeared from a blazing pillar • Brahma and Vishnu discovered the pillar and found Shiva • Shiva became the third ruler of the universe Creation Myth
He acts as a divine judge who shows no mercy to the wicked • His dance represents truth • Shiva saved the gods by drinking the poison of Vasuki causing his neck to turn blue Attributes
Thecobra necklace signifies Shiva's power over the most dangerous creatures in the world • The trident represents the three functions of the Hindu triumvirate Symbols
The vibhutirepresents his superhuman power • Thethird eye represents the wisdom and insight that Shiva has Symbols
Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate • The triumvirate consists of three gods • The other two gods in the triumvirate are Brahma and Vishnu • Shiva is viewed as both good and evil Beliefs
MahaShivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in honor of Shiva Holidays
http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Sa-Sp/Shiva.html • http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/deities/shiva.shtml • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Shivaratri • www.dandiyazone.com • pbfloridahomes.com Sources