19 Avatars Of Lord Shiva

Sagar Puri
Jun 06, 2023

Piplaad Avatar

This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha.

Nandi Avatar

This form of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Shilada. The sage performed intense penance to seek Lord Shiva's blessings and asked for a child who would remain immortal.

Veerabhadra Avatar

The Veerabhadra avatar of Lord Shiva is one of his fiercest forms. Lord Shiva incarnated as Veerabhadra after his wife Sati's death.

Bhairava Avatar

The Bhairava Avatar also is one of the fiercest avatars of Lord Shiva. The Bhairava Avatar punishes those who are greedy, lustful and arrogant.

Ashwathama Avatar

Guru Dronacharya had performed intense penance to please Lord Shiva. Shiva took birth as Ashwatthama, an able warrior who played a pivotal role in Mahabharata.

Sharabha Avatar

This form of Lord Shiva appeared to calm Lord Narasimha after the latter killed demon Hiranyakashipu.

Grihapati Avatar

The Grihapati avatar of Lord Shiva was born to a sage named Vishwanar and his wife, who lived on the Narmada banks.

Durvasa Avatar

This avatar of Shiva was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya. He was known for being short-tempered and commanded respect from humans as well as the Devas

Yatinath Avatar

The Yatinath avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to test a tribal couple, who were known for their hospitality.

Lord Hanuman Avatar

Lord Hanuman is said to be the eleventh avatar of Lord Shiva. He was born to Mata Anjani and Kesari.

Krishna Darshan Avatar

This avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to emphasise the importance of Yagya and the importance of remaining detached.

Bhikshuvarya Avatar

Lord Shiva appeared as a beggar to save the child of a King named Sathyaratha.

Sureshwar Avatar

This avatar of Lord Shiva appeared in Indra Dev's disguise to test the devotion of a young boy named Upamanyu.

Keerat Avatar

This avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to test the bravery of Arjuna.

Sunatnartak Avatar

The Sunatnartak avatar of Lord Shiva appeared in the Himalayan King's court and danced with his damru.

Brahmachari Avatar

When Sati took birth as Parvati and performed intense penance to please Lord Shiva, the latter appeared before her as a Brahmachari.

Yaksheshwar Avatar

The Yaksheshwar avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to crush the pride of the Devas after they consumed Amrit, the divine nectar.

Avadhut Avatar

Lord Shiva appeared as Avadhoot to crush the ego of Indra Dev.

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