answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Shiva is part of the Trimurti - this is where one God acts as three, in an ever-going cycle.

He is the destroyer. Hindus see this as a good thing, because for new things to be created, old things must be destroyed.

Much more info here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/Hinduism/deities/shiva.shtml

Hope it helped!

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 14y ago

Shiva is the destroyer, he destroys things as needed. one day it is said he will destroy the world if thee is to much evil in it. Shiva is a god

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 14y ago

Shiva is the god of dance and destruction. He also is related to tama guna or the quality of ignorance.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is special about Shiva the Hindu god?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

According to Hindu Mythology what is the main weapon of Hindu God 'Shiva'?

Trisul is the main weapon of the Hindu God Shiva


Which religion worships Shiva?

Shiva is the destroyer god of the Hindu religion.


Which Hindu god was known as the destroyer?

Shiva Shiva


Who is the priciple Hindu god?

Lord Shiva.


In the Hindu trinity of god what is Shiva?

destroyer


Hindu god name?

Lord Shiva.


Are Shiva and Allah same?

No. Shiva is Hindu god, part of the Trimurthees (Hindu Trinity). Allah in Arabic means God, Muslims call the God of Abraham & Ismael.


Who is Hindu god of funeral?

Hindu God of death is Yama. I am not sure if there is one for funeral.


Hindu god destroyet of the world?

Lord Shiva


Is Shiva an important God in the Hindu beliefs?

Perhaps


What Hindu god is named the destroyer?

Hindu god named the destroyer is lord Shiva. Some other names of lord shiva are MAhesh, Mahadev, Shambhu etc.


On what does lord shiva ride?

The Hindu God Shiva is seen riding a Bull, 'Nandi'.