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Shiva Form · Easily Pleased

Ashutosh

आशुतोष
Also known as: Āśutoṣa, Bholenath

About

The form of Shiva who is easily pleased (ashu = quickly, tosh = satisfied). Represents the compassionate, accessible nature of the divine. Grants boons swiftly to sincere devotees.

Attributes

Easily pleasedCompassionateAccessible

Symbols

Simple worshipBel leavesWater
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Āśutoṣāya namaḥ

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriShravan Somvar

Scriptures

Shiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Simple, approachable form. Often depicted with minimal ornamentation, holding trishula and damaru.