Why Shivji has snake around his neck?

The snake represents the Ahamkara (ego). Hence, Shiva uses this Ahamkara as an ornament because it doesn’t find space within his body. The Lord monitors the Ahamkara or the ego that otherwise makes us hollow from within. Shiva is also known as Bairagi (or Vairagi), meaning he is above the mundane world.

Why does Shiv drink poison?

As no one could bear the lethal fumes emitted by the poison, both Devas and Asuras began to collapse due to asphyxiation. They ran for help to Brahma who refused and advised them that only Shiva could help them. Shiva chose to consume the poison and thus drank it.

Why is there a crescent moon on Lord Shiva’s head?

The crescent Moon on Lord Shiva’s head adorns His overall spiritual personality. Every item possessed by Him has significance. There are many legends in the Vedic literatures regarding the objects possessed by the Trinity and other gods.

Why is there a Shiva temple at Somnath?

Shiva is always present at that tirtha. Somnath means the “Protector of the Moon God”. Legend has it that the first temple at Somnath was built by Chandra Dev himself. Shiva, therefore, bears on his head the crescent of the moon. The crescent moon indicates that He has controlled the mind perfectly.

What is the significance of the crescent moon in the Bible?

The crescent moon indicates that He has controlled the mind perfectly. The crescent moon is shown on the side of the Lord’s head as an ornament. The waxing and waning phenomenon of the moon symbolizes the time cycle through which creation evolves from the beginning to the end.

Why is Lord Shiva called Chandrashekhara?

Because the moon adorns the head of Lord Shiva, which is the peak -point of any human being, he is called Chandrashekhara. This entry was posted in Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories and tagged Lord Shiva.