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Chandramoulishvara

चन्द्रमौलीश्वर
Also known as: Candramauliśvara, Chandrashekhara

About

The form of Shiva with the moon on his head. Represents the cool, soothing aspect. Associated with the Somnath Jyotirlinga where the moon was cured of its curse.

Attributes

Moon-crownedSoothingCool aspect

Symbols

Crescent moonMatted hair
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Candramauliśvarāya namaḥ

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri

Scriptures

Shiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Four-armed form with crescent moon in matted hair. Holding trishula and damaru. Serene expression.