Siva’s roles highlight traditionally opposed and mutually exclusive customs.

Siva is a Yogi and householder, Rudra and Ashu-tosha, Detached and Attached, Pleasing and Horrific and Palace-Cremation ground too.  

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1. Albums of Jyotirlings

2. Albums of Shiv Temples

3. Shiv Sotram

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