This Avatar of Lord Shiva was very fierce and furious as they were formed after the death of Maa Sati when she sacrificed herself in the fire.
This Avatar of Lord Shiva guards all the Shaktipeeths, i.e., places (now holy places) where Mata sati’s body parts fell when they were severed by Lord Vishnu into 52 pieces.
Anjani, mother of Lord Hanuman was granted a boon by Vayu Devta (Lord of the wind) that her son will be the avatar of Lord Shiva. He helped Lord Rama in defeating Ravana.
This avatar of Lord Shiva protects all the herds. He is depicted with 4 hands in which 2 hands are carrying an Antelope and an Axe.
This avatar of Lord Shiva was of a Sage and was accompanied by 10,000 disciples and was known for his Short Temper.
His father did many years of penance to please Lord Shiva to obtain a son who possessed all the qualities of Lord Shiva. He was born with a gem on his forehead, often referred to as the third eye of Lord Shiva.
This Avatar of Lord Shiva took place to calm down Narsimha (Avatar of Lord Vishnu) who appeared to kill the King Hrinyakashyap.