Lord Shiva Statue

Lord Shiva, a central figure in Hindu mythology and often considered the Supreme Being in Shaivism has various manifestations including the meditating ascetic, the benevolent householder and the cosmic dancer Nataraja. The stories of Shiva’s cosmic dance known as the Tandava and his role in the Trinity make the Lord Shiva Statue a captivating symbol of divine power and transcendence.

Shiva is often shown with matted hair, a third eye on his forehead, a crescent moon in his locks and a serpent around his neck. The blue throat resulting from consuming cosmic poison during the churning of the ocean which signifies his self-sacrifice for the welfare of the universe.

One iconic representation of Lord Shiva is the Nataraja, the Lord of Dance. The Nataraja idol depicts Shiva in a dynamic dance pose within a circle of fire, symbolizing the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction. The rhythmic dance known as the Tandava represents the eternal dance of life, death and rebirth.

The Lord Shiva idol holds great spiritual significance attracting worshippers seeking blessings for inner transformation, spiritual awakening and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The presence of the Shiva idol in homes and temples is believed to bring inner peace, dispel negativity and foster spiritual growth.

Different Types of Lord Shiva Statue :

1. Lingam Idol:

A simple cylindrical or elliptical stone symbolizing the formless and infinite nature of Lord Shiva.

2. Nataraja Shiva Murti :

Depicts Lord Shiva in a cosmic dance pose symbolizing the eternal rhythm of creation, preservation and destruction.

3. Rudra Shiva Murti :

Emphasizes the fierce and wrathful aspect of Lord Shiva often depicted with a third eye holding a trident (trishul) and a drum (damaru).

4. Dakshinamurthy Shiva Idol :

Represents Lord Shiva as the divine teacher sitting in a meditative pose under a banyan tree imparting knowledge.

5. Ardhanarishvara Idol :

Portrays Lord Shiva as half-man and half-woman symbolizing the union of masculine and feminine energies in creation.

6. Bhairava Shiva Murti :

Embraces the fierce and terrifying form of Lord Shiva often depicted with a dog as his vahana (vehicle).

7. Gangadhara Shiva Idol :

Illustrates Lord Shiva with the river Ganga flowing from his matted hair symbolizing the divine descent of the holy river.

8. Chandrashekara Shiva Idol :

Shows Lord Shiva with a crescent moon adorning his matted hair representing the cyclic nature of time.

9. Panchanana Shiva Idol:

Depicts Lord Shiva with five faces each facing a different direction symbolizing the five elements and cosmic balance.

10. Mrityunjaya Shiva Murti :

Represents Lord Shiva as the conqueror of death often depicted with a snake around his neck holding a skull and in a meditative pose.