Is Parvati elder than Shiva?

Is Parvati elder than Shiva?

Sati and Parvati were two forms of Shakthi. Shiva doesn't have start (birth) and end (death). Nobody is older or younger than Shiva because Shiva is beyond time (Mahakaal).

How did Parvati die?

Parvati as Sati or Dakshyani During an extraordinary yajna performed by Daksha, Sati and Lord Shiva were offended, and the angered Sati took her original form of Adi Parashakti, cursed Daksha, and took her life by consuming the fire of yagna.

Who killed Shiv?

They were later killed by Parvati. Jalandhara then engaged Shiva in battle, who killed Jalandhara by thrusting his Trishula into his chest and cutting his head off with a chakra (discus) created from his toe. Upon his death his soul merged with Shiva just like Vrinda's soul had merged with Lord Vishnu.

Who came first Shiva or Vishnu?

This scepticism is found in Upanishads too, although many attempts are made. Later, in Tantras, we are told that matter came first as the Goddess, and from her came the mind, taking three male forms: Brahma, the priest; Vishnu, the king; Shiva, the ascetic.

Can we see Lord Shiva?

First of all, No one (neither any human nor common people nor others ) directly can see Lord Shiv, because AdiShiv or Mahadev only is the Supreme God of the universe. He only is the creator, the sustainer and the destroyer. Lord Shiva is also called as Mahadev (Devon ke Dev Mahadev), (Adi Anant Shiv).

How do you get a Shiva blessing?

In order to get your desires and wishes blessed by Shiva, you need to pray with a composed mind and a clean & pleasant heart. Every Monday visit Lord Shiva's temple and pray to him with a clean mind. Don't forget to take a bath before that. Reciting 'Maha Mrityunjay Mantra' is most important.

Can we eat Prasad offered to Shiva?

We can consume the prasad offered to statue of Lord Shiva but we cannot consume the prasad offered to Shivalingam. For the 16 Monday fast, people have to prepare churma from 250gms wheat flour out of which needs to be offered in 3 parts.