
The Shiva Purana, one of the oldest Hindu religious texts dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, contains 108 Sanskrit names for Lord Shiva, each of which signifies a particular attribute of the Lord. One of the most important Hindu deities, Lord Shiva, is known by several names. Have you ever noticed or thought about this ‘108’ number? Here you go, the number 108 is considered to be an auspicious one. And, no doubt, Chanting 108 names of Lord Mahesha with whole-hearted and devotion will vanish all your crises. When Shiva is in bliss, beautiful flowers shower and fragrance spreads. In the presence of Shiva, fear and negative energies vanish. He remains radiant and also illuminates the universe.

Also known as Rudra, He is absolute self-radiant. Shiva means to enlighten thus, the one who enlightens is Lord Shiva. The Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the protector, and Shiva is the destroyer. Lord Shiva is called the Supreme because Lord Shiva is the one who creates, protects and transforms the universe. Lord Shiva is called Mahomedava, because Lord Shiva is the god of gods. In Hindu mythology, there are three main deities. Lord Shiva, whom no one is fully aware of, because Lord Shiva is eternal, Lord Shiva is considered a destroyer. This blog features a compilation of a the 108 names of number of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. In praying to you, I forgot that You are beyond words.” said Adi Shankaracharya. Thinking about you, I forgot that You are beyond thought. “Forgive me, Oh Shiva! My three greatest sins! I came on a pilgrimage to Kashi, forgetting that you are omnipresent.
