Benefits of Worshipping Shiva Idol at Home



Every divine body has a role to play in this materialistic world. Sometimes it is of a creator, then a preserver and last but not the least it is of a destroyer. So, is that enough to know about them? No, there is a lot more adventurous, hidden and interesting to know about it.  


In Hindu religion there are 33 crores gods and goddesses which possess supernatural powers. They used to bless their devotees who worship them with these pwoers and also fulfill their desires. 


Hindu Puaranas, Upanishads and various other texts have mentions of numerous interesting facts related to gods. There is a group of three gods, popularly known as Trinity gods namely Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and finally Mahesh (the destroyer). These three gods play a major role in the creation, preservation and the destruction of the Universe.


Idol of Lord Shiva and its benefits


When we talk about Lord Shiva, the majority thinks of a threatening and destructive Shiva who is found to be in an angry stage which is not very ture. Lord Shiva is the replica of the purity and silent soul residing peacefully at Mt. Kailash. Lord Shiva is the main deity worshipped on earth by devotees along with his consort Parvati and sons Kartikey and Ganesha. 


The idol of Lord Shiva displays all the elements attached to the benevolent God in the form of Damru and Trident in hand, Snake in the neck, Ashes on the body, Cresent Moon and River Ganga on head, skin of Tiger as a cloth and the the Rudraksh in the neck. Other than this, the third eye on the forhead, the blue colored throat and a harmonious gesture on the face enhance the charm of Lord Shiva. Shiva idol represents all these features which becomes peraiseworthy on earth by devotees.


There are benefits of keeping and worshipping Shiva murti at home. Some of the key features and their benefits are:


  1. Damru: Positivity during morning hours makes the entire day beneficial and happy. Damru produces the sound which reflects out the positive energy and emphasizes on removing the negativity from around the place. 

  2. Ashes: Ashes on the body means that Lord Shiva is not attached to any form of materialistic pleasures in fact he is ready to give up for everything. 

  3. Blue Throat: Blue color indicates the blue poison is present everywhere in the mind of people. Lord Shiva idol with blue throat preaches that every individual must learn the art of patience in this world in order to survive amongst clevers. 

  4. River Ganga: Lord Shiva is mostly seen in the state of meditation, peace and harmony which is significant from the fact of River Ganga on head. It also represents purity.        

  5. Third-eye: Present in between the two eyes on the forehead, third-eye of Lord Shiva is capable of annihilating darkness and ignorance when disturbed. 


Significance and use of Shiva idol


Though every God plays a vital role in the lives of human beings but when it comes to Lord Shiva, the life of devotees becomes more secure, safe and happy. Lord Shiva idol is worshipped in various forms. Some of the forms of Lord Shiva murti are:


  1. Shiv Lingam:  Lord Shiva is mostly worshipped in the form of Shiv Lingam by Hindu devotees. This is the extremely popular form of Shiva which blessed devotees with immense peace, harmony, strength and a regular worship of Shiv Lingam also fulfills the desires of devotees. 

  2. Shiv Pariwar: Lord Shiva along with consort goddess Parvati and sons Ganesha and Kartikey is also worshipped by devotees at home. The idol or photo is known as Shiv - Pariwar which brings happiness and string bonding within the members.

  3. Nataraj idol: Another popular form of Lord Shiva as Nataraj idol which is worshipped by artists, dancers and musicians for blessings. Nataraj idol is the standing statue displaying the pose from Natya Shastra. 


Benefits of worshipping Shiva Idol


  1. Brings harmony: Regular offering of prayers to Lord Shiva brings peace and harmony in the house. 

  2. Positivity: Devotees of Lord Shiva are blessed with positive vibes and are safe from mishappenings. 

  3. Removal of negativity: Devotees of Lord Shiva are protected from evil spirits or negative vibes as Lord Shiva bestowed fearlessness and freedom from materialistic life. 


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