5. Bhairava One of the ferocious manifestation of Lord Shiva, Bhairava is connected to both protection and devastation. This avatar, which is often depicted with a trident and a menacing face ...

so do not offer them to Lord Shiva. While circumambulating the Shiv Linga, do not take a full round. Instead, take a half-round and then come back to your starting position. While offering Bael ...

Observed on the 14th night of the dark half of the month of Palguna, devotees fast, pray, and chant mantras in devotion to Lord Shiva. Who is Lord Shiva? Lord Shiva is often called the "Destroyer ...