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Shankara

शङ्कर
Also known as: Śaṅkara, Doer of good

About

The form of Shiva as the doer of good, the beneficent one. One of the most common names for Shiva. Represents the auspicious, compassionate aspect.

Attributes

AuspiciousBeneficentCompassionate

Symbols

TrishulaDamaru
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Śaṅkarāya namaḥ

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri

Scriptures

Shiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Peaceful, serene form. Four arms, matted hair, Ganga, moon.