Shiva Parvati
Painting of Shiva-Parvati sitting on their throne
Other namesUma Maheshvara
Devanagariशिव-पार्वती
Sanskrit transliterationśivapārvatī
AffiliationShaivism
AbodeKailash
WeaponTrishula, Pashupatastra, Parashu, Pinaka
SymbolTrishula
MountNandi
TextsShiva Purana, Nandi Purana

Shiva Parvati (Sanskrit: शिव-पार्वती, IAST: śivapārvatī) or Shivan Parvati is the dual representation of the Hindu deities Shiva, and his consort, Parvati, traditionally featured in their abode, Kailash. The goddess of power and strength, Parvati, is depicted as standing next to Shiva, while other depictions show Parvati sitting next to Shiva.

Worship

Shiva and Parvati are the most supreme deities in Shaivism and are worshiped by millions of Hindus across the globe. The popular temple where both the deities are worshiped in Orissa, where both the deities are worshiped underwater.[2]

Temples

See also

References

  1. Religion and the Global Money Markets: Exploring the Influence of Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. Springer. 18 August 2022. ISBN 9783031044168.
  2. "Shiva and Goddess Parvati is Worshipped under Water in this Temple near Cuttack in Orissa". www.hindu-blog.com.
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