Shiva Swaroopam

Maha (Shiva) Lingam Shiva Lingam Denotes Generative and Destructive Power This is worshipped as a formless reality. It is nirguna roopam of Shiva. it is the light or power of consciousness, manifesting from Sadashiva Shivalingam is the basic and most common form to worship Lord Shiva

Bikshanda Murthy Meaning : Supreme mendicant or supreme  Beggar   In the challenge to supremacy between Vishnu and Brahma, Shiva entered as Lingothbavar and asked them to find his head or Foot. Brahma assumed the form of male goose and started flying in search of the head of Shiva. Vishnu assumed the form of Varaha or the forest swine and started digging the earth to locate Shiva's leg. Brahma gets the falling flower of Ketaki (Thale/Thazham poo) which falls from Shiva's head. Brahma goes to Shiva to claim victory and takes Ketaki as false witness. Vishnu returns and confesses he could not find the same. Shiva gets furious and curses that Ketaki will not be worshipped in any Shiva Temple and cuts off the 5th head of Brahma. Thus Shiva get Brahmahathi Dosha. He is then asked to become a Kapali (naked) and ask for Alms. Also to teach a lesson to some Sages who think themselves as God.

 Adi Yogi Meaning : First Yogi (Originator of Yoga) Adiyogi is the Originator of Yoga and he had passed on the science of Yoga to his Sapta Rishis (Seven Rishis) He is also known as First Guru. He is a patron of Yoga, Meditation and Arts

  Ardhanareeswarar Meaning : Half Male and Half Female Shiva the male form and Shakti the female form illustrates that both are inseparable. Shiva would generally have a Jatamukha (matted hair). Shiva on the right and Shakti (Parvathi) on the Left. They are also known as Purusha and Prakriti in Tamil they are also called as Ammaiappan (Mother & Father) They represent a constructive and generative power and  symbolizes male and female principles cannot be separated

 Lingodbhavar Meaning : Emergence of Lord Shiva Shiva Emerges from pillar of Light with Lord Brahma in the form of Male Goose in the left Top and Lord Vishnu as a Boar on the bottom of the figure In a Shaiva legend, the deities Vishnu and Brahma once engaged in a debate regarding their superiority. To resolve the debate, Shiva appeared as a massive pillar of light, and challenged them to find his source. Brahma took the form of a gander, and flew to the sky to see the top of the flame, while Vishnu became the boar Varaha, and sought its base. This scene is called the Lingodbhava and is represented in the western wall at the sanctum of many Shiva temples