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Sharva

शर्व
Also known as: Śarva, Archer

About

One of the names of Rudra in the Vedas. Represents the archer, the one who wounds. Associated with the destructive power of the bow.

Attributes

ArcherDestructionWeapon wielder

Symbols

BowArrow

Associated Mantras

Om Śarvāya namaḥ

Scriptures

RigvedaShiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Fierce archer form, holding bow and arrow.