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Lord Shiva is usually worshipped in the abstract form of [[Shiva linga]]. In images, He is represented as a handsome<ref>http://www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us/hmhs/academics/english/parvatithediversegoddess.htm</ref> young man<ref>http://www.yousigma.com/religionandphilosophy/deities/lordshiva.html</ref> immersed in deep meditation or dancing the Tandava upon [[Apasmara]], the demon of ignorance in his manifestation of [[Nataraja]], the Lord of the dance, goodness, humility, and every good quality a human should have. It is said that He looks like an eternal youth because of his authority over death, rebirth and immortality. He is also the father of [[Ganesha]], [[Murugan]] (Kartikeya), and [[Ayyappan]] (Dharma Sastha). | Lord Shiva is usually worshipped in the abstract form of [[Shiva linga]]. In images, He is represented as a handsome<ref>http://www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us/hmhs/academics/english/parvatithediversegoddess.htm</ref> young man<ref>http://www.yousigma.com/religionandphilosophy/deities/lordshiva.html</ref> immersed in deep meditation or dancing the Tandava upon [[Apasmara]], the demon of ignorance in his manifestation of [[Nataraja]], the Lord of the dance, goodness, humility, and every good quality a human should have. It is said that He looks like an eternal youth because of his authority over death, rebirth and immortality. He is also the father of [[Ganesha]], [[Murugan]] (Kartikeya), and [[Ayyappan]] (Dharma Sastha). | ||
[[File:WLANL - 23dingenvoormusea - Shiva Nataraja.jpg|thumb|450px|alt=''Shiva Nataraja''|Sri Shiva in the iconic dance of Creation]] | |||
==Etymology and other names== | ==Etymology and other names== | ||
[[File:Statue of lord shiva.jpg|thumb|A statue of Shiva in Delhi.]] | [[File:Statue of lord shiva.jpg|thumb|A statue of Shiva in Delhi.]] | ||
