Rupam Das
Destruction in meditation...
Per Hinduism, there are Gods who are responsible for creation (Lord Brahma), sustenance (Lord Vishnu) and destruction (Lord Shiva). Seen here is Lord Shiva in a meditative posture. Per mythology, it is usually His phallus (Shiv Ling as Hindus call it) that is worshiped. Spinsters usually fast on Mondays in His respect, with the hope that He will lead them to their perfect match. Hindu mythology is adorned with stories of Lord Shiva and His consort, Goddess Parvati. They have 4 kids - each being a God / Goddess in their own right, known for their benevolent characteristics and worshiped alike their parents. Seen here is a clay manifestation of Lord Shiva of how Hindus see it. He is known (from last available and reliable sources) to reside in Mount Kailas and visits Earth for 5 days once a year along with His family - an event celebrated with much fun and merriment, known as Durga Puja amongst Bengalis. It is said, that once, Earth was poisoned (the Asuras (demons), Satan if you had a draw a parallel to Christianity) and the divine management was unsure of how to address the mess. Lord Shiva stepped in and leading from the front, decided to suck in all the poison. He did not swallow it, as it was a threat to his life and decided to hold it in His throat and with time, His throat turned blue. He is known by many names to His worshipers and this act of kindness earned him the name, Neelkanth (Neel meaning blue, and kanth means throat, i.e. the one with the blue throat). Per Hinduism, Lord Shiva is a very good dancer and it is through this dance form that he invites destruction...
Destruction in meditation...
Per Hinduism, there are Gods who are responsible for creation (Lord Brahma), sustenance (Lord Vishnu) and destruction (Lord Shiva). Seen here is Lord Shiva in a meditative posture. Per mythology, it is usually His phallus (Shiv Ling as Hindus call it) that is worshiped. Spinsters usually fast on Mondays in His respect, with the hope that He will lead them to their perfect match. Hindu mythology is adorned with stories of Lord Shiva and His consort, Goddess Parvati. They have 4 kids - each being a God / Goddess in their own right, known for their benevolent characteristics and worshiped alike their parents. Seen here is a clay manifestation of Lord Shiva of how Hindus see it. He is known (from last available and reliable sources) to reside in Mount Kailas and visits Earth for 5 days once a year along with His family - an event celebrated with much fun and merriment, known as Durga Puja amongst Bengalis. It is said, that once, Earth was poisoned (the Asuras (demons), Satan if you had a draw a parallel to Christianity) and the divine management was unsure of how to address the mess. Lord Shiva stepped in and leading from the front, decided to suck in all the poison. He did not swallow it, as it was a threat to his life and decided to hold it in His throat and with time, His throat turned blue. He is known by many names to His worshipers and this act of kindness earned him the name, Neelkanth (Neel meaning blue, and kanth means throat, i.e. the one with the blue throat). Per Hinduism, Lord Shiva is a very good dancer and it is through this dance form that he invites destruction...