shiva
IPA: ʃˈivʌ
noun
- (Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
- (Hinduism) The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
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Examples of "shiva" in Sentences
- Shiva is a powerful Hindu deity known as "The Destroyer" in the Trimurti
- The devotees gather in the temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva during the festival of Maha Shivaratri
- The symbol of Shiva's third eye represents his ability to see beyond the physical world
- Many believe that chanting the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" can invoke the blessings of Shiva
- The dance of destruction, known as Tandava, is performed by Shiva in times of cosmic chaos
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