Shiva is a major Hindu god. He is the destroyer in the Trimurti, but for Shaiva devotees he is the supreme deity. He is worshipped in a variety of forms, both aniconic (as a lingam) and anthropomorphic (generally as an ascetic). He is associated closely with his wife Parvati, his sons Skanda and Ganesha, and his vehicle, the bull Nandi. His major holiday is Maha Shivaratri.
- Shiva’s family — the “Shiva parivaar” Shiva lives with Parvati. She is his wife. Their two sons are Ganesha and Kartikeya. Ganesha has an elephant head. He helps remove problems. Kartikeya is a war hero in stories. The bull Nandi stands with Shiva and listens. This is called the Shiva family. Many homes and shows call them the Shiv ...
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