How to Impress Lord Shiva? Check Out What Are His Favorites!

Lord Shiva– The Most handsome and powerful God of Hindu Mythology. He is the ultimate Para Brahma and everything originates from him (whether living or non-living). He is a Supreme Power who is the God of gods. He is limitless and the reality. Lord Shiva has overwhelmed the whole world and the universe. He is the Soul of the Soul. He is superior and has no sentiment or vehemence.

In Puranas, the author of Mahabharata- Sage Vyasa prefaced that Lord Shiva is smaller than the sub-atomic particle like Electron, Proton, and Neutron. Simultaneously, he also mentioned Lord Shiva is greater than anything greatest in this Brahmand (Universe).

Lord Shiva has special fondness and warmth towards his devotees and followers. He would surely listen to any of his devotee’s prayers. Mahadeva is always passionate about some of his favourite thingies, though. Some of those are mentioned below…

Tandava(The Cosmic Dance)

Shiva- ‘Lord Nataraja’ is exalted as the first Guru of Dance. He is the mentor of Yoga and Meditation He is the symbolism of Art and Wisdom. He is an illustrious and legendary hoofer and his umpteen idols represent him in his “Tandava”. Tandava is well- defined as the Mahadeva’s dance with one leg hoisted in mid-air and the matted hair falling from his spectacularly muscled shoulders.

Aparajita flower (Clitoria Ternatea)

Aparajita is a beautiful flower and famous as Lord Shiva’s favourite- Aparajita means- “the one who is never defeated and overwhelmed”. It is defined preferably as- “DEVI” The SHAKTI – who is Lord Shiva’s second half. It is ideally expounded as Virgin Kanya- “KANYAKUMARI”.

Kailasha Parvata (Mountain)

Shiva’s habitation is in the Himalayas- better known as- Mount Kailash. Mount Kailasha is a kind of a summer escape for Shiva, especially while he meditates. He sits in his favourite place and keeps an eye on his devotees. Kailasha Parvata is also famous as one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas.

Rudraksha(Rudra-Necklace)

Mahadeva always wears a garland having 108 beads. It is made up with seeds of the ‘Rudraksha tree’. During Tandava, Mahadeva’s Tears fell down from heaven and touched Earth. Thus, the Rudraksha trees originated. Rudras (beads) are the elements used in the creation of the world. Legend holds it, the word ‘Rudra’ is derived from “strict or uncompromising” and Aksha depicts”

Matted Hair

Mahadeva is renowned as ‘Jattadhari’ among his vehement worshippers. He allowed the Ganges to descend on his thick matted locks. After winding through his bunch of matted hair, the sacred River reached the Earth from the Heaven.

The hymn of Ohm

Lord Shiva is an eternal sound known as Omkara. Ohm is a melodious hymn and a cosmic sound which discovers when we call- Shiva as Omkareshwara “OM”. Legend has it, He is the ‘Ohm’ and ‘Ohm’ is from him. Om Namaha Shivaya: a metaphorical Mantra which followers, Sages, Peers, and Yogis are practising since ages.

Kamandal (Water Pot)

A water pot in Shiva’s Language it is- Kamandal Kamandal is inherently made from a dry pumpkin which contains nectar. This sacred Kamandal signifies- disconnect closeness from the physical world and clear you’re inner- self from fancy cravings and addictions to get the real happiness.

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