But in any case I doubt you're looking for Hindu scriptures. (The volumes are available online as well, but it's hard to access them so I may write a question and answer about them later.) There are also some stories of Shiva in the Bala Kanda of the Ramayana.
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Note that Pattanaik likes to take some artistic license with the stories (and so does Amar Chitra Katha to some extent), but for the most part it's accurate and should give you a good idea of who Shiva is and what he's done.Īnd then on the other extreme, if you already know the stories of Shiva and you're seeking even more information and details, then you can of course read Hindu scripture itself, specifically the Shiva Purana, a four-volume work you can get here. on all orders over 25 Log in or Create account Wishlist. Desiring to win over Shiva, Parvati went to serve him. The mighty god Shiva was practicing meditation in the dense forest. And it's written by the author of "Jaya", the popular illustrated retelling of the Mahabharata. Shiva, Parvati Parvati was born a maiden of the mountains. It's very easy to read and chock-full of famous artwork and statues featuring Shiva. It contains lots of information and stories about Shiva, both famous and obscure. If you don't like reading comic books, you can read the excellent book "Shiva - An Introduction" by Devdutt Pattanaik. I can also tell you more Shiva-related Amar Chitra Kathas if you're interested. Or if you prefer to buy them in ebook form, check out the Amar Chitra Katha app. It looks like you can buy all five comics here. Ganesha - the story of Parvati's son and how he got an elephant head Kartikeyya - the story of Shiva's six-headed son, born to defeat a powerful demon Shiva Parvati - the story of how Shiva remarried the next birth of Sati Sati and Shiva - the story of Shiva's first wife and her tragic death Tales of Shiva - stories of how Shiva has helped various devotees of his Here are a few relevant Amar Chitra Katha comics, in no particular order:
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I don't know your level of background, but if you know nothing at all you may want to start by reading the comic book series Amar Chitra Katha, which tells lots of stories of Shiva. With the exemplary artwork by our expert illustrators, backed by in-depth research by our master editors, this collection is bound to immerse you in the colours of Shiva Stories and guide you with important insights into life.Since you want to learn more about Shiva, there are many places you can start. Read all these and more mythological stories of Lord Shiva in our special collection. Visitors to an emerald-green island off the coast of Mumbai are reminded of these dramatic episodes by the work of skilful, dedicated sculptors, who lived more than 1,300 years ago! Their carvings have survived in the caves of Elephanta, despite the ravages of time. Lord Shiva, it is believed, has many faces and multiple forms, and each tells a tale. The great temple in Thanjavur dedicated to Lord Shiva also has a fascinating story linked to it.
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Shiva and Parvati have two mighty sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya, each as powerful as their father. And so it was that he battled with the dauntless Pandava Arjuna, cast his net into the seas as he mingled with humble fisherfolk and emerged from the sand to kick aside even the mighty Yama, god of death. He would often be in disguise to ensure that his favours went only to the deserving.
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From his snowy abode on Mount Kailasa, Lord Shiva travelles far and wide, answering the prayers of his devotees. When a powerful demon threatens the gods in heaven and the gods with the help of Parvati, Brahma and Kama, decide to wake Shiva from his meditative state, nothing seems to enchant the stern lord.
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The mythological stories of Shiva provide some of the most invaluable lessons of life. He is the mighty god with extreme power and is also the saviour of earth and heaven.
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Each book narrates a different incident of Shiva’s life revealing pieces of his nature. Amar Chitra Katha brings you the Special Shiva Collection which contains a collection of books based on stories of Shiva. He, together with Brahma and Vishnu, form the Hindu Trinity.