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Bholenath

भोलेनाथ
Also known as: Bholā Nātha, Ashutosha

About

The form of Shiva as the easily pleased, innocent lord. Grants boons readily to devotees, even to demons. Represents unconditional compassion and the simplicity of divine grace.

Attributes

Easily pleasedCompassionateGraceSimplicity

Symbols

Simple formAsh-smearedTrishula
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Bhole Nāthāya namaḥ
Ashutoshaya Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriShravan Somvar

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaPopular devotion

Regions Worshipped

North IndiaPan-India

Iconography

Simple, approachable form. Ash-smeared, trishula, damaru. Often depicted with simple clothing, smiling expression.