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Aghora

अघोर
Also known as: Aghora, Ghorarupa

About

One of the five faces of Shiva. Paradoxically means 'non-terrifying' yet represents the fierce aspect. Facing south. Associated with destruction, transformation, and the Aghora tantric tradition.

Attributes

FiercenessDestructionTransformationTantric

Symbols

South-facingFireSkulls

Associated Mantras

Om Aghorebhyaḥ namaḥ
Aghora Mantra

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaAghora Tantra

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaAghori tradition

Iconography

South-facing face of five-faced Shiva. Fierce expression, sometimes depicted with skulls and fire.