Lord Shiva: "
Lord Shiva is the third diety in the Hindu Triad (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). Shiva represents the aspect of the Supreme Reality that continuously dissolves and recreates the universe. He is the Lord of Mercy and Compassion, since without the cyclic process of evolution souls could not evolve and attain liberation. Shiva is the consort of Kali.
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Artha naareeswara:
Lord shiva has half of his body with his wife Mother parvathi. This is to show the interwoven relation of the spiritual and materialistic creation in the universe.
Nandeeswara:
Nandi, the bull is the vehicle of Siva, so he is usually found outside Siva temples.
