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Yogeshvara

योगेश्वर
Also known as: Yogīśa, Mahāyogī, Yogānātha

About

The form of Shiva as the supreme yogi. Seated in deep meditation on Mount Kailash. Represents the ultimate state of consciousness, detachment, and inner stillness. Adi Yogi, the first teacher of yoga.

Attributes

YogaMeditationStillnessSupreme yogi

Symbols

Meditation postureTiger skinRudrakshaCrescent moon
Consort
Parvati (in householder aspect)

Associated Mantras

Om Yogīśvarāya namaḥ
Yogeshvara Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriInternational Yoga Day (linked to Adi Yogi)

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaYoga Sutras (tradition holds Shiva as Adi Yogi)Tirumantiram

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWorldwide

Iconography

Seated in padmasana or yogic posture. Eyes closed in meditation. Matted hair, tiger skin, rudraksha beads. Serene, transcendent expression.