Can I put Shiva photo at home?
It is auspicious to put a picture of Lord Shiva in the North direction of your house. Vastu Shastra lays out the reason and states that North is the favorite direction of Lord Shiva and it is the place where his abode i.e. Mount Kailash lies.
Where is real Lord Shiva?
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash, a high peak in Kailash Range, is considered as sacred in Hinduism as it is the abode of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva resided at Mount Kailash along with his consort Goddess Parvati and their children, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Mount Kailash is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
What is real color of Lord Shiva?
Shiva is usually depicted as white, from the ashes of corpses that are smeared on his body, with a blue neck, from holding poison in his throat.
How does Lord Shiva look in real?
In his representations as a man, Shiva always has a blue face and throat. Strictly speaking his body is white, but images often show him with a blue body too. The extra eye represents the wisdom and insight that Shiva has. It is also believed to be the source of his untamed energy.
How can I pray to Lord Shiva at home?
Shiva Puja Vidhi
- Light an oil lamp and place it on the altar in your home.
- Do Dhyana (meditation).
- Chant ‘OM Namah Shivaya’ as many times as you can.
- Invoke Lord Shiva.
- Begin the puja by performing the abhishekam of the Shiva Lingam or the idol of Lord Shiva.
- Gently dab the idol with a fresh piece of cloth.
Why is Shiva skin blue?
The poison was so deadly that whatever came into its contact soon perished. Finally, lord Brahma and Vishnu prayed to lord Shiva to come to their rescue. Since lord Shiva is known to be extremely powerful, he drank the deadly poison which soon started spreading throughout his body turning it into blue.
Was Shiva a fair?
No. Shiva is snow white in color. SHIVA means the untouched and auspicious one. Untouched and purity has always been linked to White color, and Shiva being white can also be linked with the snow clad Himalayas.
What makes Lord Shiva angry?
Lord Shiva likes those who are as innocent as he himself is. If somebody tries to spoil another person’s dignity and respect in the society, this might enrage Lord Shiva. He considers it a sin if you try to defame a person. Using lies against others and spreading rumours is wrong in his eyes.