Why is there crescent moon?

As the Moon moves around Earth in its orbit, the light reflecting off the side of the Moon creates a sliver of shape. This is a crescent moon. Because it’s getting bigger, we can also call it the waxing crescent moon.

Why is there a moon on Shiva head?

Shiva adorns Chandrama (moon) on his forehead. Chandrama has absorbed the frequencies of Prajapat, Brahma, Vishnu, Minakshi and Shiva and imparts them to others along with energies of Indra. Chandrama means ‘The one which gives pleasure’. It gives affection, mercifulness and motherly love.

What is the significance of the crescent moon on Shiva’s head?

Shiva, therefore, bears on his head the crescent of the moon. 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 does Shiv wear a full moon on his head?

If the mental condition of a person is abnormal the abnormality will increases on full moon or no moon days. The stability of the mind starts from the crescent moon time. So SHIVA is always extreme stable/alert in drunken state. So SHIVA wear it on his head to represents the purity and stability.

Why is there a crescent moon on the side of Jesus’ head?

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. Since the Lord is the Eternal Reality, He is beyond time. Thus, the crescent moon is only one of His ornaments.

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.