How was Rudra born?

According to Vishnu Puran Rudra was born out of the anger of Brahma. The Rudra was in 'Ardhanari' form which means half of His body was male and the other half was female. Rudra divided Himself into to male and female. The male split into 11 forms and formed 11 Rudras.
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How did Rudra become Shiva?

Rudra did not become Shiva in the Vedas. "Parmatma Brahman Shiva" is himself Rudra in his sagun form. In Nirguna Nirakar form (beyond the gunas ) Bhrahman is Shiva. But as Shiva (Brahman) himself becomes “Saguna Brahman" through his own "Mayashakti".
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Is Rudra and Shiva same?

Siva and Rudra are the two names of Hinduism's supreme deity. Siva is his benevolent manifestation signifies everything that is good. Whenever mankind desires peace and harmony to prevail, it is a good idea to invoke his blessings, for he will usher in goodness and award off all evil.
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Who created Lord Rudra?

The Bhagavata Purana Canto 3 Chapter 3 mentions that Rudra is born from the anger of Lord Brahma. The names are mentioned in Canto 3 Chapter 3 and Verse 12 as follows: Manyu. Manu.
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How was Lord Shiva born?

Many believe that God Shiva is a Sayambhu – which means He is not born from a human body. He was created automatically! He was there when there was nothing and He will remain even after everything is destructed. That is why; he is also loving called as the 'Adi-Dev' which means the 'Oldest God of the Hindu mythology.
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Is Ganga wife of Shiva?

No, Goddess Ganga is not Shiva's wife. Shiva has only one wife and she is Goddess Shakthi. Goddess Shakthi in her first birth was born as Sati and Immolated herself, due to her father's attitude towards her husband Shiva, and not realizing her true Shakthi form.
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What is the story of Rudra?

In the Vedas, Rudra is known as the divine archer, who shoots arrows of death and disease and who has to be implored not to slay or injure in his wrath. As a healer and a source of 1,000 remedies, he has also a beneficent aspect. He is also the father of the storm gods, the Rudras, sometimes called Maruts.
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Is Hanuman a Rudra?

Hanuman is mentioned as an avatar of Rudra in few medieval-era Sanskrit texts. Only Shiva Purana mentions Hanuman as an avatar of Shiva; all other Puranas and scriptures clearly mention him as an avatar of Vayu or spiritual son of Vayu or sometimes avatar of Rudra (which is also another name of Vayu).
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Who created Shiva?

Shiva is generally thought to have originated from Rudra, a god worshipped in the Indus Valley during the Vedic period. Rudra was a hunter and a storm god, and was very fierce in his ways. He was one of the main deities in the Vedic pantheon.
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Who created Vishnu?

In contrast, the Shiva-focussed Puranas describe Brahma and Vishnu to have been created by Ardhanarishvara, that is half Shiva and half Parvati; or alternatively, Brahma was born from Rudra, or Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma creating each other cyclically in different aeons (kalpa).
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Is Rudra a Brahma?

No, Rudra is not the son of Brahma. Rudra is an aspect of the primordial and eternal Shiva who inherently exists and is not the 'son' of anyone.
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Why did Vishnu became Mohini?

Bhasmasura invokes the god Shiva by performing severe penances. Shiva, pleased with Bhasmasura, grants him the power to turn anyone into ashes by touching their head. The demon decides to try the power on Shiva himself. Shiva prays to Vishnu for help and Vishnu transforms into Mohini and charms Bhasmasura.
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Is Rudra a boy name?

Rudra is in top trending baby Unisex names list. Its most attractive baby name & pronunciation is also simple . The meaning of Rudra is 'Fearsome, Name of Lord Shiva, The terrible.
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What are the 64 forms of Lord Shiva?

The nineteen avatars of Lord Shiva
  • Piplaad Avatar. This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha. ...
  • Nandi Avatar. This form of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Shilada. ...
  • Veerabhadra Avatar. ...
  • Bhairava Avatar. ...
  • Ashwatthama Avatar. ...
  • Sharabha avatar. ...
  • Grihapati avatar. ...
  • Durvasa avatar.
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How Jalandhar was killed by Lord Shiva?

Towards the end of the battle when most of Jalandhara's army was slaughtered, Shiva himself took the form of Panchanana Mahadev, that is the one with 5 heads and killed Jalandhara by thrusting his Trishula into his chest and cutting his head off with a chakra (discus) created from his toe.
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Who is the first god according to Vedas?

Brahma is the first god in the Hindu triumvirate, or trimurti. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two gods are Vishnu and Shiva. Vishnu is the preserver of the universe, while Shiva's role is to destroy it in order to re-create.
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Did Shiva have a daughter?

Who was Shiva's daughter? Shiva's daughter was named Ashok Sundari as she rid her mother Parvati of her sorrow ('shok'). Folk tales also refer to the goddess of light, Jyoti, as well as Mansa, who cures snakebites, as his daughters.
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Who will Rudra marry in Ishqbaaz?

In the latest episode of Ishqbaaz, Anika thinks of a way to let Shivaay know that she has helped Veer in swapping the bride.
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Why was Ganga cursed by Parvati?

"As all this happened as per the plan and desire of the Devatas, Uma cursed them in a fit of spite. She said, 'I, who was desirous of having a son was prevented by you and therefore, you shall be incapable of begetting children through your wives. From now onwards, your wives shall remain infertile'.
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Why is Ganga in Shiva's hair?

He brought the River Ganga to Earth from the heavens because only shecould bestow nirvana to Bhagiratha's ancestors who were cursed by Sage Kapila. After years of great penance, River Ganga descended on Earth and Lord Shiva agreed to channelize her flow. Therefore, River Ganga flowed from Lord Shiva's hair.
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Is Durga wife of Shiva?

Goddess Durga is Goddess Parvati, wife of God Shiva.
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