Who is Shiva's biggest bhakt?

Kannappa
Kannappa
Bhakta Kannappa ( transl. Devotee Kannappa) is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film is a remake of 1954 Kannada movie Bedara Kannappa starring Rajkumar which was based on the life of Shaiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar.
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was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to have plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara linga, the presiding deity of Srikalahasti
Srikalahasti
Srikalahasti is a holy town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the revenue division of Srikalahasti mandal & Srikalahasti revenue division. It is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority, which is located on the banks of the River Swarnamukhi.
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Temple.
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Who are the famous Shiva devotees?

Shiva devotee - Lord Rama and Krishna including Brahma, Vishnu and all the deities are also Shiva devotees. According to Harivamsa Purana, Krishna did penance on Mount Kailas to please Shiva.
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Who is the biggest bhakt of Shri Ram?

Kakabhushundi is depicted as a devotee of Rama, who narrates the story of the Ramayana to Garuda in the form of a crow.
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Who can defeat Shiva?

Ifrit is the perfect summon to use against Shiva because Ifrit's attacks exploit Shiva's weaknesses. While Ifrit will attack Shiva automatically, you and your party can use your own ATB Points to make Ifrit use more powerful fire attacks against the ice queen.
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Who is biggest Bhakt of Vishnu?

The Bhagavata Purana (6.3. 20-21) lists twelve Mahajanas, regarded to be the greatest devotees of Vishnu: Brahma, Narada, Shiva, the Four Kumaras, Kapila, Svayambhuva Manu, Prahlada, Janaka, Bhishma, Bali, Śuka, and Yama.
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Who worship Shiva is called?

Shaivism is one of the four major sects of Hinduism, the others being Vaishnavism, Shaktism and the Smarta Tradition. Followers of Shaivism, called "Shaivas", revere Shiva as the Supreme Being.
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What are Shiva devotees called?

It is the Hindu tradition that most accepts ascetic life and emphasizes yoga, and like other Hindu traditions encourages an individual to discover and be one with Shiva within. The followers of Shaivism are called "Shaivites" or "Saivas".
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Why is Shiva worshipped the most?

In the Hindu religion, Lord Shiva is also considered to be the father of the whole universe. Worshipping Lord Shiva keeps one's mind calm and balanced and also keeps sorrows away. Lord Shiva, is considered to be the most divine among all Hindu gods.
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Who is Shiva first child?

In Shiva Purana and Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Kartikeya is seen as the elder son of Shiva, and Ganesha the younger. Some legend state Kartikeya as the elder son of Shiva, others make him the younger brother of Ganesha. This is implied by another legend connected to his birth.
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WHO donates Shiva eyes?

Eye donated to lord Shiva by kannappar,Panja bootha sthalam (wind), , This is a good spot for Ragu, Kethu parigaram. (NAGA THOSAM) lord shiva made a play with his devotee( kanappa nayanaar) kannapan a hunter donated his eye to lord shive when he saw blood on shiva's eye.
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Who loves Shiva?

Parvati is a family Goddess, known for her wifely devotion to Lord Shiva.
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Does Jesus worship Shiva?

Christ spent the last phase of his life in the Himalayas. After regaining health, Christ established a 'math' (monastery) at the foothills of the Himalayas, probably in Kashmir. He worshipped Lord Shiva there for three years and achieved 'darshan' of Shiva.
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Is Shiva mentioned in the Bible?

Another Biblical allusion to shiva is found in the Book of Amos (8:10). There, the prophet warns the people that if they do not change their ways, God will “turn your festivals into mourning.” The Talmud in Moed Katan (20a) points out that the festivals of Pesach and Succos are each seven days.
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What is Shiva in the Bible?

Shiva is a Hebrew word meaning "seven" and refers to a seven-day period of formalized mourning by the immediate family of the deceased. Shiva begins immediately after the burial and concludes a short time after the morning service (Shacharit) on the seventh day.
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What is third eye of Shiva called?

One of these symbols is his third eye, seen in the centre of his forehead; hence he is often referred to as Tryambaka Deva (literally meaning “three-eyed lord”). His right eye is believed to be the sun, the left eye is the moon and his third eye represents fire.
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Why is Shiva the coolest god?

Shiva is super scooper cool

The coolest God literally and figuratively. The Mahadeva lives on the tallest peaks of the nippy Himalayas and has a river flowing from his head. That is what probably keeps him cool. He meditates most of the time, minds his own business and is calm and composed.
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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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Where is Lord Shiva living now?

Where does lord shiva live now? A5. Mount Kailash is held as the abode of Shiva.
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Why does Ram worship Shiva?

Question– Why did Rama worship Shiva? Rama demonstrates the ideal Dharmic behavior of worshipping Devatas, as per that specific time. Rama did it because He knew that Ravana was Shiva's devotee and He would have to kill Ravana soon so He wanted to appease Shiva. Shiva should not be worshipped as the Supreme.
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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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Who can defeat Lord Hanuman?

Kalanemi (Sanskrit: कालनेमि, romanized: Kālanemi) is a rakshasa mentioned in various adaptations of the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is the son of Maricha, who was tasked by Ravana, the epic's main antagonist to kill Hanuman.
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Who is more supreme Vishnu or Shiva?

One of the supreme Hindu deities of Trimurti, Lord Vishnu is the supreme God of Vaishnavism. The other two supreme deities are Lord Shiva, as the Destroyer and Lord Brahma, as the Creator. Lord Vishnu is known as “the Preserver or the Protector of the Universe” within the Hindu Trinity of divinity.
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Who saved Shiva?

Shiva chose to consume the entire poison and thus drank it. His wife, the goddess Parvati, was alarmed, as she gripped her husband's neck with both hands in order to stop the poison from reaching his stomach, thus earning him the name Viṣakaṇṭha (the one who held poison in his (Shiva's) throat).
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