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Chandeshvara

चण्डेश्वर
Also known as: Caṇḍeśvara, Caṇḍa

About

The fierce form of Shiva or the chief of his ganas. Associated with Chandesha Anugraha Murti, where Shiva blesses the devotee Chandesha. Represents the fierce protection of devotees.

Attributes

Fierce protectionGana chiefDevotee blessing

Symbols

WeaponsFierce expression

Associated Mantras

Om Caṇḍeśvarāya namaḥ

Scriptures

Shaiva Siddhanta textsPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Tamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Fierce form, often depicted as a gana with weapons. Sometimes with Shiva blessing him.