Shiva
शिव
The great god of stillness and change, often worshipped as a smooth stone called the lingam.
Shiva meditates in the Himalayas, with a crescent moon in his hair and the river Ganga flowing from it. Many people pray to him on Mondays and pour water or milk over the Shiva lingam. His wife is Parvati, and Ganesha and Kartikeya are their sons.
Names and what they mean
- MahadevaThe great god
- BholenathThe simple lord, easily pleased
- ShankarThe one who brings good
- NatarajaLord of the dance
People pray to Shiva for
- Inner peace and strength
- Letting go of what holds you back
- A happy marriage
Many families keep Monday for Shiva.