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Mughal depictions of Shivaji were largely negative, referring to him simply as "Shiva" without the honorific "-ji". One Mughal writer in the early 1700s described Shivaji's death as kafir bi jahannum raft (lit. ' the infidel went to Hell '). [190] His chivalrous treatment of enemies and women has been praised by Mughal authors, including Khafi ...
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The Adiyogi Shiva bust is a 34-metre tall (112 ft), 45-metre long (147 ft) and 25-metre wide (82 ft) steel bust of Shiva with Thirunamam at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.It is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "Largest Bust Sculpture” in the world.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (IPA: [mahākāleśvara]) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh , India .
Shiva-Bharata, a poem by Shivaji's court poet Paramananda, presents Shivaji as a divine incarnation. The poem also claims that during her pregnancy, Jijabai had cravings indicative of a child with royal and martial characteristics, such as to sit on a golden throne and to lead men to battle victories.
The name Kāla appears in the Shiva Sahasranama, where it is translated by Ram Karan Sharma as "(the Supreme Lord of) Time". [256] Bhairava "terrible" or "frightful" [257] is a fierce form associated with annihilation. In contrast, the name Śaṇkara, "beneficent" [36] or "conferring happiness" [258] reflects his benign form.
Shiva is depicted in a seated position with his legs crossed and holding a trishula in his left hand. Shiva's left foot is thrown over the knee of his right leg. The facial expression is detached, meditative. [5] The statue has a distinctive copper shade. There are two vantage points that offer a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
The union of Purusha (Shiva) and Prikriti (Shiva's energy, Shakti) generates the universe, an idea also manifested in the union of the Linga of Shiva and Yoni of Devi creating the cosmos. [57] [58] [59] The Mahabharata lauds this form as the source of creation. [46] Ardhanarishvara also suggests the element of Kama or Lust, which leads to ...