10 Avatars of Lord Shiva Imagined by AI

By: Debosmita Ghosh, Times Now Digital
Jun 13, 2023

Piplaad

Piplaad was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha. Nandi, one of the other avatars of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Shilada.

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Nandi

Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper of Kailasha, the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva.

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Veerabhadra

Veerabhadra is one of the fiercest forms of Lord Shiva and he was incarnated as Veerabhadra after the death of his wife, Sati.

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Bhairava

Bhiarava, too, is a fierce form of Lord Shiva and the one who punishes people who are greedy, lustful and arrogant.

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Ashwatthama

Pleased by Dronacharya’s devotion, Lord Shiva took birth as Ashwatthama. He is thought to be an able warrior and played an important role in Mahabharata.

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Sharabha

The Sharabha avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to calm Lord Narasimha. Some texts say that Sharabha is believed to have eight legs and looked partly like a lion and partly like a bird.

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Grihapati

Grihapati was born to Sage Vishwanar and his wife, who lived on the Narmada banks.

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Durvasa

Durvasa is an avatar of Lord Shiva who commanded respect from humans as well as the Devas. Durvasa was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya.

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Rishabha

The Rishabha avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to save the creation. He appeared to kill the sons born to Lord Vishu and Patal Lok women who caused destruction.

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Yatinath

Yatinath appeared to test a tribal couple and later blessed them that they would be born as Nala and Damayanti in their next birth.

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