Feb 26, 2025

Maha Shivatri 2025: 10 Forms of Lord Shiva

Kuhu Verma

Ardhanarishvara

The Ardhanarishwar form represents the aspect of unison of male and female to create life. This form is said to be half-Shiva and half-Parvati

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Kalbhairav

Born from the wrath of Lord Shiva, Kalbhairav is said to be staying in Kashi (Varanasi). Devotees who visit the temple-town must pay their respects to Kalbhairav.

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Bholenath

A childlike form of Shiva that means "innocent" or "ignorant" is associated with soft blessings and sublime devotion.

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Ishana

A Hindu god and the dikpala of the northeast direction

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Triambaka

Highlighting the third-eye of Lord Shiva, this form is associated with wisdom and purification through enlightenment.

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Panchanna

The five-faced God with four hands, and a complexion that glows like the sun

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Rudra

Rut also means sorrow of the materialistic world and the one who vanquishes and overcomes it is called Rudra.

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Kirat

This is the Kapalik form of Lord Shiva. He is engrossed in various sports of pleasure and Bhagwati Uma accompanies him

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Adiyogi

The first yogi or the originator of yoga, this form of Shiva is ultimate source of yogi wisdom and practices.

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