Where do Shiva devotees go after death?

Shiva's devotees on death are directly taken to Mount Kailash, Shiva's abode, on death and not to Yama's hell.
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How do you know if Lord Shiva is with you?

Signs you can expect

You'll see that nothing is filthy or lovely; everything has its own essence. You will no longer seek acceptance from others; the only approval you will require is from your own soul and Lord Shiva. You'll want to cry if you encounter someone in suffering or who is hungry.
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Where is Lord Shiva 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. Mount Kailash is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
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How can I contact Lord Shiva?

Ways to connect with Lord Shiva
  1. Free your mind of all clutter and be pure as fire –Remember your mind doesn't control you and your actions. ...
  2. Chant Om Namah Shiva- Start with daily practice of 108 times mantra and increase in multiples like 216,432 and keep going, you can achieve surprising benefits.
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Does Lord Shiva protect his devotees?

The namah Sivaya mantra saved him, as it will save all those who place their trust in Lord Siva. But not content with merely worshipping the Lord, the saint also undertook the difficult task of clearing the paths that led to temples of thorns and stones, which would hurt the feet of devotees of the Lord.
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Significance of Tehravi Rituals After Death in Hinduism



Does Shiva love his devotees?

When one's heart is full of bhakti, there is no room for impure thoughts in one's mind. And a person with bhakti will not respect people simply because they are wealthy or powerful. To him, riches and pelf do not matter.
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Can Shiva change destiny?

Lord Shiva is one of the prominent trinity gods in Hindu mythology. The three gods are considered as the creator, transformer, and protector of life in the universe. As the only God who can change the law of destiny, he is considered to modify the course of life & events to fulfill his devotees' wish.
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Can female touch shivling?

According to Hindu mythology, only men are allowed to touch the shiva linga during a puja. Women, especially unmarried women are prohibited from touching or even doing the Shiva Linga puja.
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How can we see Lord Shiva in dream?

# If you see a temple of Lord Shiva in your dream, it means that you are going to get rid of a long illness. # With this, if the snake of Lord Shiva is seen in the dream, then you are going to get quick money.
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Why do we feel drawn to Lord Shiva?

A big reason for feeling drawn to Lord Shiva is that he is 'asutosh', easily pleased. He doesn't seem to want much ritually, just bael leaves and water, if that. So he's not a high-maintenance aradhya (worshiped one) in terms of fuss and bother, you can be Shaiva without ever setting foot in a shivala.
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Is Lord Shiva still on earth?

The monist Shiva literature posit absolute oneness, that is Shiva is within every man and woman, Shiva is within every living being, Shiva is present everywhere in the world including all non-living being, and there is no spiritual difference between life, matter, man and Shiva.
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Can we see Lord Shiva?

And Shiva is one of the trimurti, that of maintaining the cycles of kaal, or time, and samsara, or energy and matter. It is not able is see shiv.
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Is Shiv Ji alive?

As per Sadhguru, Shiva throughout his life never aged.
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Why do I cry when I pray to Shiva?

When tears come from your eyes while doing meditation or recitation, it means that God is giving you a sign. That means that you have made a connection with the God whose meditation or worship you are reciting and your worship is also successful.
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What Lord Shiva dislikes?

Haldi (Turmeric) and Kumkum

Though Haldi and Kumkum are offered to every god, it should never be offered to Lord Shiva. Haldi is used as an ingredient to enhance beauty and Shiva is said to be a saint who stays away from worldly pleasures.
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What happens when you chant Om Namah Shivaya?

It works as a stress buster and calms your mind, helps relax and unwind. Om Namah Shivay is a powerful mantra. Chanting it helps you gain control over your senses. It also gives you a direction for your life and helps you understand yourself better.
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What happens if Shiva opens his third eye?

It is said that Shiva's third eye allows him to see beyond the apparent, something that the other two eyes cannot perceive. It is also recognised as a powerful emblem in Shiva, protecting the good from evil. According to legend, when the third eye opens, all darkness and ignorance are annihilated.
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How can I impress Lord Shiva?

Shiva Puja Vidhi
  1. Light an oil lamp and place it on the altar in your home.
  2. Do Dhyana (meditation).
  3. Chant 'OM Namah Shivaya' as many times as you can.
  4. Invoke Lord Shiva.
  5. Begin the puja by performing the abhishekam of the Shiva Lingam or the idol of Lord Shiva. ...
  6. Gently dab the idol with a fresh piece of cloth.
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What if Shiva linga comes in dream?

Other meaning of dreaming about a Shiva Lingam means that something bad that was coming your way has been removed. Since he swallowed the poison, similarly, he swallowed your problems. Third meaning of the similar dream is that you might need to go out, find a nearby Shiva temple and bathe the Shiva Lingam with milk.
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Why Shivling is not kept at home?

God is highly benevolent towards his devotees, but if the daily Puja gets disrupted lord shiva can get angry, according to Hindu beliefs. Lord Shiva is known for his ultimate perfection . Therefore, he will not tolerate any mistakes , lies and other bad acts. That's why people fear in keeping shivling at home.
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Why milk is poured on Shivling?

Milk is said to be one of the best conductors of positive energies and when poured on the Shivling, the flow of energies begins to concentrate towards the lingam and the devotee becomes the received of the outflow for his close proximity.
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How many sons does Shiva have?

How many sons did Lord Shiva have? Shiva is known to have two sons — the lovable elephant-headed god Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles and Lord Kartikeya, the god of war.
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Does Shiva fulfill our wishes?

Shiva grants all the wishes of His devotees, and love wishes are too granted by Him. That is the reason, when Goddess Parvati did years of rigorous penance in order to get Shiva's love, the Mahadev granted that wish too and married her.
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Why Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

Monday is considered to be the most auspicious day for worshipping of Lord Shiva. It is said that the one who worships Lord Shiva on Monday, their dreams get fulfilled. Correctly worshipping Lord Shiva, not only brings good fortune but can also get desired life partner and job.
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Can Krishna change destiny?

The Brahmin came to know what had happened and cursed his fate for losing whatever he was gaining. The next day, he went out to begging again. Isn't it true that we may give something to someone but we cannot change their destiny? But Lord Krishna can!
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