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In Hinduism, Shiva is the supreme being regarded to perform the functions of creation, preservation, as well as the destruction of the universe. [1] Hindu texts describe the worship of Shiva and the establishment of temples and shrines throughout the Indian subcontinent, commonly in the aniconic form of a lingam.
These forms are based on the Puranas and the Itihasas, in which the theme of Shiva's divine play is explained with numerous narratives. Most of these forms are featured in South Indian temples as the main images of the sanctum or sculptures and reliefs in the outer walls of Shiva temples.
The following are some of the forms of Shiva appearing mainly in temples: Natarajar in Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram [1] Ekambareswarar in Ekambareswarar Temple (Kanchipuram) [2] Arunachaleswarar in Arunachalesvara Temple [3] Jambukeswarar in Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval [4] Kalahasteeswara in Srikalahasteeswara temple [5]
Ashta Veeratta Stalam (also called Ashtaveertanam or Atta Veeratanam) are the eight temples of Hindu god Shiva, that commemorate his eight acts of valour and fury where he became victorious over demons or divinities. [1]
This, states Bivar, suggests that the local Hindus may have unearthed the Shiva linga with its inscription quite some time ago. [1] The cascade of interest and the antiquity of the Shiva linga led the temple authorities to formally embed and consecrate the linga in its sanctum. The inscription is no longer viewable.
This is in the garbhagriha of the Parasurameswara Temple, Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. [3] This is perhaps the second earliest linga associated with Shiva discovered so far, [4] and it has been dated to the 2nd/1st century BC, [5] or the 3rd century BC, [3] or much later, to the 2nd century AD, [6] 3-4th century AD, [6] [7] [8]
Major temples that attract pilgrims from far typically have mandapas or other buildings that service the pilgrims. These may be connected or detached from the temple. The main temple may exist with other smaller temples or shrines in the temple compound. The streets around the temple are markets and hubs of economic activity. [28]
A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva came to be called Lad Khan temple, named after the Muslim commander who used it as his operational hub, and a name that has been used ever since. [26] In late 17th-century, the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb gained control of the region from Adil Shahis, after which Maratha Empire gained control of the region.