Is Shiva an avatar of Vishnu?

The Guna-avatar classification of avatars is based on the Guṇas concept of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy, that is Rajas (Brahma), Sattva (Vishnu), and Tamas (Shiva). These personalities of the Trimurti are referred to as Guna avatars.
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Is Lord Shiva avatar of Vishnu?

No, Shiva din't take any avatars like Lord Vishnu. Foremost , let us see the duties of the Trimurthi ( Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Shiva ). Lord Brahma is the creator, so he doesn't take any avatars.
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Are Shiva and Vishnu the same?

Swami Sivananda maharaj states: "Shiva and Vishnu are one and the same entity. They are essentially one and the same. They are the names given to the different aspects of the all-pervading Supreme Parabrahman the Supreme Being or the Absolute.
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Who is the avatar of Shiva?

Durvasa avatar

This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya. He was known for being short-tempered and commanded respect both from the humans as well as the Devas.
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Is Lord Vishnu created by Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva

The birth of these three Gods is a great mystery in itself. While many purans believe that God Brahma and God Vishnu were born from God Shiva, there is no hardcore evidence to prove the same.
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Why Did Shiva Fight With Vishnu?



Is Shiva born before Vishnu?

Soon after giving birth to Brahma for creating life on earth, Vishnu produced Lord Shiva from his forehead, to end the journey of the varied forms of life.
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Who is stronger Vishnu or Shiva?

The Conclusions

It is common sense I think, Lord Shiva is the god of destruction which essentially makes him stronger as long as he has the support of Lord Vishnu and Brahma. So, you can say Lord Shiva is a little more powerful but no one is superior to each other.
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Is Ganesh an avatar of Vishnu?

Just like Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, who have many avatars, Lord Ganesha has eight. These avatars were taken by the Ganpati to destroy monsters born in every era.
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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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Where is Lord Shiva now?

Where does Lord Shiva lives now? Mount Kailash, a high peak in Kailash Range, is considered as sacred in Hinduism as it is the abode of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva resided at Mount Kailash along with his consort Goddess Parvati and their children, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya.
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Is Shiva grandson of Vishnu?

Yes. Shva is the grandson of Visnu.
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Who is older Vishnu or Shiva?

Originally Answered: Who is older, Shiv or Vishnu? This question is wrong because shiva is infinite. Vishnu is created by shiva. Shiv has no shape he is beyond the cycle of birth & death but vishnu take birth aswell as death so no a question of compare.
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Who is greater Krishna or Shiva?

In Hindu scriptures, there are 18 puranas – each dedicated to a particular name for God – and each establishing that name as supreme. The Shiva purana establishes Lord Shiva as the greatest. The Vishnu purana establishes Lord Vishnu as the greatest. The Shrimad Bhagvad Purana establishes Lord Krishna as the greatest.
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Does Vishnu worship Shiva?

Yes, Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva.
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Did Shiva and Vishnu fight?

Well, there was a fight between Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. When bhagwan vishnu lost his memory and started living in paataal lok, then mata laxmi became worried. To bring him back, lord shiva took sharabh avtaar and indulged in a fight with him.
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Who is the son of Vishnu and Shiva?

Lord Ayyappa was the son of Vishnu & ShivaLord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity, which is mainly worshipped in South India. He is also spelt as Ayyappa. It is believed that he was born out of the union between Lord Shiva and the mythical Mohini, who is also regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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Is Lord Shiva alive?

There is no place , where Shiva doesn't exist. The energy in Sun and moon is Shiva ( Soma_Suryagni Lochana, soma means Moon and Surya means Sun, Agni means the energy /fire). Shiva is in you , and in me as Aatma rudra ( soul ) in every living being.
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Who is first god in the world?

Brahma the Creator

In the beginning, Brahma sprang from the cosmic golden egg and he then created good & evil and light & dark from his own person. He also created the four types: gods, demons, ancestors, and men (the first being Manu).
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Who came first Krishna or Ram?

From left top to bottom, Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vithoba, Vamana. From right top to bottom, Narasimha, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna and Kalki.
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Who killed Vishnu?

Finally, Sharabha defeats Vishnu.
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Why do Hindu gods have 4 arms?

Hindu gods are generally depicted with multiple arms to visually represent their supreme powers and superiority over humankind.
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Who can defeat Shiva?

Jesus Christ can easily defeat Shiva in a fight. Because Jesus Christ is the most powerful God than Shiva. God can also take his powers away from Shiva.
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Can Thor defeat Shiva?

Lord Shiva isnt a comic book character for one. Lord Shiva is Brahman, which is everything and nothingness at the same time. There is no way Thor could defeat him.
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Does Krishna worship Shiva?

Yes. It is known fact that Lord Krishna is the great devotee of Lord Shiva..
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