Maha Mrityunjaya:
Lord Shiva embodies the potent Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, known as the "Great Death-conquering Mantra." He is depicted seated on a lotus in the lotus position, with 8 arms, pouring liquid and holding pots and prayer malas.Ardhanari:
The Ardhanari avatar of Lord Shiva symbolizes the unity of masculine and feminine energies, illustrated as half-male and half-female, embodying the inseparable Purusha and Prakriti, with Shiva on the right and Parvati on the left.Harihara: The Harihara avatar symbolizes the unity of Lord Shiva and Vishnu, representing cosmic balance and harmony between destruction and preservation within a single divine form in Hinduism.Pashupatinath: A benign form of the Hindu god Shiva, where he is depicted as the protector of all living beings. The name Pashupati comes from the Sanskrit words pashu meaning "animal" and pati meaning "protector". Nataraja, an avatar of Lord Shiva, embodies the "Lord of the Dance," symbolizing the universe's cyclical nature through his movements. This dance occurs at Chidambaram, an important Shaiva pilgrimage site in South India, depicted in various sculptures.Bhairava: An avatar of Lord Shiva that is said to be frightening and powerful. Bhairava is also known as Kāla Bhairava.
