Who cursed Shiva?

Daksh's curse on Shiva; Nandi's counter – curse on Daksha
Daksha
The meaning of the word "Daksha" (दक्ष) is "able", "expert", "skillful" or "honest".
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and the Brahmins
. Daksha got very angry and cursed Shiva, 'This wretched Shankar may not receive any portion of sacrificial offerings as his share. ' He then departed for his abode. 13.
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How did Shiva get cursed?

The sages, unable to recognise Shiva, abused and cursed him, even assaulting him. They cursed that his Linga (phallus) should fall off. Shiva allowed it to be so and the Linga became an infinite fiery pillar of light.
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Who defeated Lord Shiva?

Shiva engaged him in battle and pierced his heart, but Andhaka was able to recover and strike Shiva with his mace. The blood that fell on the ground from the wound gave rise to the eight forms of Bhairava.
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Who curses Mahadev?

Parvati attains the form of Durga and curses the Devas and their wives. She also curses Agnidev, who convinces Ganga to contain Mahadev and Parvati's energy inside her. Mahadev accepts Agnidev's apology and grants him a boon.
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Who gave poison to Shiva?

In yet another version, Shiva drank the kālakūṭa poison of Vasuki, second king of the nāgas, a familiar of Shiva whom Shiva blessed and often draped around his own neck as they spent time together, for it was Vasuki, stretched out stiffly, whom the gods used as the tool for the churning of the Ocean of Milk.
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What curse did Kashyap give to Shiva?

Shiva restored life to the dead boy, but this could not pacify the outraged sage Kashyapa, who was one of the seven great Rishis. Kashyap cursed Shiva and declared that Shiva's son would lose his head. When this happened, the head of Indra's elephant was used to replace it.
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Who gave curse to Vishnu?

Shukra's father, the great sage Bhrigu, was angered when he returned to his hermitage, and cursed Vishnu for his sin of woman-slaughter, saying that Vishnu would have to take numerous avatars on earth to suffer for this act.
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Who gave curse to Krishna?

Gandhari cursed Krishna for allowing all this destruction to happen. She cursed that he, his city and all his subjects would be destroyed. Krishna accepted the curse. The book Mausala Parva describes the fulfillment of the curse 36 years after the end of the great war.
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Who created Shiva god?

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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Who is most powerful god?

Indra also called Śakra, the supreme god, is the first of the 33, followed by Agni.
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Why did Krishna fight Shiva?

Vanasura was blessed by Lord Shiva, therefore when Krishna came forward to fight for his grandson, he found Lord Shiva himself against him. The devtas had to intervene eventually and stopped what would have proved to be a lethal war between these two supreme powers. Krishna was well versed in “sixty-four crafts”.
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Why is Shiva dark?

When Shani was in her womb, she was totally lost in serving her husband that due to sun god's heat the baby in the womb turned black. Therefore Shani was completely black at birth.
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What is the dark side of Shiva?

Shiva is also the great ascetic, abstaining from all forms of indulgence and pleasure, concentrating rather on meditation as a means to find perfect happiness. He also has a darker side as the leader of evil spirits, ghosts and as the master of thieves, villains and beggars.
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How did Shiva turn blue?

Why did Shiva's neck turn blue? As we all noise, a poison turns the body blue. Therefore, since Lord Shiva consumed the Halahala and held it there without letting it go into his body, his neck turned blue. Hence, he is known as Neelkantha (the one with a blue neck).
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What curse did Krishna get?

After the Mahabharata War, Gandhari cursed Krishna that his clan, the Yadavas, would perish the way her children perished. Krishna accepted the curse and it came true 36 years after the war, when the Yadavas were drinking and enjoying life.
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Why did Tulsi cursed Vishnu?

In regional variations of this legend, Tulasi, in her anger and grief at her husband's demise, cursed Vishnu to be turned into stone. Vishnu turned into a stone, and resided on riverbank Gandaki River.
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Who defeated god Vishnu?

E27 - Mahadeva Fights Lord Vishnu.
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Why did Parvati leave Shiva?

The affection from Ganga made Parvati jealous and angry so she tried to free herself from Shiva's embrace. To pacify Parvati and to prove his eternal love for the glorious Parvati, Shiva didn't let her go and instead united with her becoming one being (Ardhanarishvara).
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Who seduced Shiva?

The god Shiva is utterly seduced by Mohini, the enchanting female form assumed by the god Vishnu during the churning of the ocean for nectar.
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Who killed Ganesha?

So, when Ganesha denied Lord Shiva entry into his abode--because Goddess Parvati was bathing inside--Shiva decapitated Ganesha's head in anger. According to legend, an elephant was the first animal that Lord Brahma later found when he went out to look for one (to replace Ganesha's head).
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What are Shiva's weaknesses?

Looking at Shiva's enemy intel screen, you'll notice her obvious weakness to Fire. Shiva will become Pressured as you use fire attacks against her. In fact, consistent usage of fire attacks can even interrupt her attacks.
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How old is Shiva god?

Although it is a sect, Shaivism is actually a precursor to Hinduism. Shaivites hold the belief that Shiva is the supreme god and does not depend on the trimurti to complete the cycle of the universe. This sect formed over 8,000 years ago, to a time that even predates the Vedic time period.
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Who is best friend of Shiva?

He has three best friends: Aditya, Uday, and Reva.
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