12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva
Shiva or we can call Mahadev, is one of the dearest gods in Hinduism. In the trimurti with Brahma and Vishnu, he is the one who controls the things to begin new. People worship him in many forms like Nataraja showing the dance cycle of life, Bhole Baba shows how he is simple, kind, and close to his devotees and Ardhanarishwar, he shares his half body with Parvati, showing balance between man and woman.
His symbols too carry deep meaning like the Trishul stands for creation and protection from the world. The damru plays a role to beat the rhythm of life and His third eye gives wisdom. The goddess Ganga flowing from his hair, which brings purity, the half moon on his head reminds us of time, and Neelkanth tells of the poison he drank to save the world. For people, Shiva is not just a god. A friend, a guide, and a source of peace and strength are provided by him, and the deepest devotion is seen in the 12 Jyotirlinga temples across India
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