The form of Shiva as the lord of fire. Represents the purifying, transformative power of fire. Associated with Agni as the mediator between heaven and earth.
Attributes
Fire lordPurificationTransformation
Symbols
FireFlame
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi
Associated Mantras
Om Agnīśvarāya namaḥ
Scriptures
Shiva Purana
Regions Worshipped
Pan-India
Iconography
Surrounded by fire, holding flame. Third eye radiating fire.