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Vishvanatha

विश्वनाथ
Also known as: Viśvanātha, Viśveśvara, Kashi Vishwanath

About

The form of Shiva as the lord of the universe. Particularly associated with Kashi (Varanasi), where he is worshipped as Kashi Vishwanath. Represents the universal presence of Shiva.

Attributes

Universal lordCosmicKashiAll-pervading

Symbols

LingaTrishulaKashi
Consort
Parvati (Vishalakshi)
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Viśvanāthāya namaḥ
Kashi Vishwanath Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriSawan month

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaKashi Khanda

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaEspecially Varanasi

Iconography

Linga form in Kashi. Anthropomorphic form: four arms, trishula, damaru, seated in cosmic awareness.