Who is Lord Shiva ?

In Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva has been given the highest position among all gods.

He is also known as Neelkanth due to his blue throat.

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Lord Shiva is known to have swallowed poison and it is still there in his throat which is why the colour of his throat is blue.

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Another reason for Lord Shiva’s greatness is his hold of the holy river Ganges.

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The river’s flow had been so furious that before sending it on Earth, it needed to be controlled else it could sweep off the planet.

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Lord Shiva turned out to be a boon and decided to take the flow of the river into his hair.

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Lord Shiva also appears in people’s dreams in different ways.

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