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Kalyanasundara

कल्याणसुन्दर
Also known as: Kalyāṇasundara Mūrti, Wedding Shiva

About

The form of Shiva at his marriage to Parvati. Represents the householder aspect and the union of Shiva and Shakti. Often depicted with Parvati, their wedding ceremony, and the attending gods.

Attributes

MarriageHouseholderDivine unionCelebration

Symbols

Wedding ceremonyParvatiSacred fireGods as guests
Consort
Parvati (as bride)
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Kalyāṇasundarāya namaḥ

Festivals

Shivaratri (some traditions celebrate wedding)Tripura Purnima

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Shiva and Parvati holding hands. Sacred fire. Gods like Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi attending. Ganesha and Kartikeya sometimes depicted. Wedding decorations and ceremonial attire.