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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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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How can I communicate with 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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What does Lord Shiva do for us?

Shiva's role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. Hindus believe his powers of destruction and recreation are used even now to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world, paving the way for beneficial change.
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What do Lord Shiva likes?

On Mahashivratri, which is on March 1 this year, devotees keep fast and worship Lord Shiva. Many know that Shiva's favourite plant is Bael, and also likes bhaang, dhatura, milk, sandal, and ash.
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Why Lord Shiva Worshipped In The Form Of Lingam?



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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Does Lord Shiva love his devotees?

Love for God thus translates into love for His devotees too. The Lord Himself prefers the heart of a true devotee to the most opulent temple. Poosalar Nayanar, devotee of Lord Siva, lived in Thiruninravur, in Tamil Nadu.
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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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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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How can I impress Lord Shiva?

How to worship Lord Shiva at home
  1. Do a regular prayer to Shiva lingam at home during the early morning and evenings every day.
  2. Wash the shiv linga and apply vibhuti or bhasm.
  3. Light a deep and incense stick.
  4. Recite “Om Namah Shiva” a few times.
  5. On Mondays especially offer milk or any sweet made with milk to the lord.
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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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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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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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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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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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Can unmarried girl worship Lord Shiva?

Unmarried girls are not allowed to worship Shivling. Know what is the reason for this tradition ... Lord Shiva gives a boon to a loved one if he is worshiped with a true heart and with honest desire, unmarried girls to worship Bholenath. But worshiping Lord Shiva's Shivling form is forbidden to worship them for them.
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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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Can prayer change Hinduism destiny?

The act of worshiping God may not change our karma, but God Himself can. Worshiping Him may induce Him to make the change. The point is that God is not obliged to change anything, and He cannot be forced, but if He is moved by our worship then He can change anything He wants.
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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 do you get boon from Shiva?

“ Worship Shiva with red flowers and do Abhishekam 21 days by eating once in a day”That will make any good boon happen .
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Can ladies chant Om Namah Shivaya?

Paramahamsa Muktananda explained that “everyone can chant Om Namah Shivaya Mantra because: “This mantra is free of all restrictions.
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Does Shiva protect us?

Lord Shiva is known as the Lord of death and destruction, hence only he can save us from death. Family members of people dangling between life and death often recite this particular mantra for the affected to get well soon.
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Does Lord Shiva protect his devotees?

Yes. God Shiva doesn't differentiate among His devotees and will do anything for them, since He sees only their devotion and nothing else. Shiva doesn't expect His devotees ( children) to chant Mantras, master Vedas and follow rigorous methods of worship, since He didn't set any protocol or procedure for His Worship.
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