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Chandrashekhara

चन्द्रशेखर
Also known as: Candraśekhara, Shashidhara

About

The form of Shiva with the crescent moon adorning his matted hair. Represents the cool, soothing aspect amidst the fiery nature. The moon symbolizes the mind, time, and the nectar of immortality.

Attributes

Moon-crestedSoothingMindTime

Symbols

Crescent moonMatted hair
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Candraśekharāya namaḥ
Chandrashekhara Stotram
Rudrashtakam

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri

Scriptures

Shiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Matted hair with crescent moon. Serene expression, four arms holding trishula and damaru. Seated in meditation or standing.