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Shiva

Shiva. By Reagan. Shiva first appeared from a blazing pillar Brahma and Vishnu discovered the pillar and found Shiva. Shiva became the third ruler of the universe. Creation Myth. He acts as a divine judge who shows no mercy to the wicked His dance represents truth

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Shiva

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  1. Shiva By Reagan

  2. Shiva first appeared from a blazing pillar • Brahma and Vishnu discovered the pillar and found Shiva • Shiva became the third ruler of the universe Creation Myth

  3. He acts as a divine judge who shows no mercy to the wicked • His dance represents truth • Shiva saved the gods by drinking the poison of Vasuki causing his neck to turn blue Attributes

  4. Thecobra necklace signifies Shiva's power over the most dangerous creatures in the world • The trident represents the three functions of the Hindu triumvirate Symbols

  5. The vibhutirepresents his superhuman power • Thethird eye represents the wisdom and insight that Shiva has Symbols

  6. Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate • The triumvirate consists of three gods • The other two gods in the triumvirate are Brahma and Vishnu • Shiva is viewed as both good and evil Beliefs

  7. MahaShivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in honor of Shiva Holidays

  8. http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Sa-Sp/Shiva.html • http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/deities/shiva.shtml • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Shivaratri • www.dandiyazone.com  • pbfloridahomes.com Sources

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