Like Lord Shiva, his costumes are also mysterious. Instead of flowers, garlands and jewelery, Baba adorns his body and hangs a snake around his neck. The weapons, weapons and clothes wearing by Shiva also have special meaning.
third Eye
Third eye – According to religious texts, all the gods have two eyes. Only Shiva has three eyes, hence Shiva is called three eyes. Destruction starts as soon as the third eye opens. In normal times, Lord Shiva’s third eye is awakened as conscience.
Tripund tilak ,
Tripund is a tilak with three long stripes. It is a symbol of all three worlds and three qualities ie Satoguna, Rajoguna and Tamoguna. The tripod is made of white sandalwood or ash.
Body ash
ash:
Lord Shiva consumes his body, which gives the message that the world is mortal and each organism will be consumed one day.
Ganges:
Water is offered to Shiva because they wear Ganga in their jatas. Mother Ganga came to earth with the jatas of Lord Shiva. The Ganges located in Shiva’s jatas represents spirituality and purity.
What is the secret of Nandi?
Nandi- Nandi is the vehicle of Lord Shiva, so Nandi is definitely seen outside every Shiva temple. Nandi is also considered a form of religion. The four legs of Nandi represent the four functions of religion, meaning, work and salvation.
Vaghambhar:
The tiger is considered a symbol of strength and authority. Shiva wears deer skins as their dress, which shows that they are above all powers.
Snake nest
Snake defeat: Lord Shiva is the only deity who holds a snake around his neck. The snake wrapped around Lord Shiva’s neck is Vasuki Nag. Vasuki Nag is an indicator of ghost, present and future.
moon-
Another name for Lord Shiva is Bhalchandra. Bhalchandra means one who holds the moon on his head. The nature of the moon is cold. The moon is the factor of the mind. Ardh Chandra is beautified like jewelery on Lord Shiva’s head.
