Shiva Swaroopam

 

  Bhairava     Meaning:  Terribly fearsome form. He is the one who destroys fear from the minds of human beings and gives courage, wisdom, knowledge and boldness.  By worshiping him, we will be able to face any difficult situations with ease. Bhairava mainly safe guards his sincere devotees from their enemies. He is regarded as the supreme protector of the entire universe.                                                              

  Nataraja   Meaning: Lord of Dance. Lord Shiva portrays "Ananda Tandava Pose"  ‘Ananda Tandava’ is the ‘Cosmic Dance of Bliss’ which Lord Shiva performs in his cosmic golden hall of consciousness, ‘Chit Sabha’. Thillai, Pulitur, Vyaghra Agrahara, Puliyur, Perumparapuliyur are some of its earlier names.                                                                 

   Veerabhadra   Meaning: Auspicious  Hero He was created by Lord Shiva in order to teach a lesson for Lord Daksha, who had insulted Lord Shiva and avoided him to invite for an Yagna conducted by him. He represents the inherent power within individuals to o vercome the prideful ego, depicted by Daksha.    

    Rishabarudar  Meaning: Lord Shiva sitting on bull along with Goddess Parvathy. Worshiping Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati along with Lord Nandi is considered as a good act, since we would get the entire blessings of the Lord, his consort as well as his Chief Attendant.   It is also represented as Pradosha Murthy.