Shiva: Shiva is one of the main three gods. He is known as the "destroyer". Shiva is described as having several arms, a third eye (this symbolizes his spiritual insight and his ability to burn things that distract from that insight), and a blue throat which he got from drinking a poison to save the world. Shiva's responsibilities are to protect devotees (Hindus) from evil forces, pain, and suffering. Shiva is also known as mahadeva. Shiva is usually worshiped in the form of lingam (a symbol used for worship). People who worship Shiva the most are know as Shaivites or Shaivas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/s/shiva.html
http://www.indiantemples.com/beliefs/allaboutshiva.htm
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I wonder if it is hard to keep track of all these different types of Gods. It reminds me, when i was little and lost a toy, my grandma taought me to pray to St. Anthony- and then my toy would be found. I wonder if this is similar to the way Hindus pray.
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