108 Forms of Shiva Complete List

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Shiva, along with Lord Vishnu is called ‘Ayonija’, one who does not stay in the Womb’

As such he is Never born.

Though Vishnu is described with this epithet, He Is Born, in His Avatars.

‘Ayonir Yoni Nilayo’ Vishnu Sahasranama.

Being the God of Sustenance He Graces the Womb, to protect the Righteous.

Shiva, on the other hand s the Gurustahna and has the functions of Thirodhaana, the Art of Concealing to Manifest Again and Samhaara, as Rudra, as G

One must remember Iswara and Vishnu are both sides of the same coin.

While the Avatars of Vishnu undergo the Human processes like Birth, sufferings and Death, Shiva appears in a Flash and once the job is

done dematerialises.

He never becomes a Man to fulfill his duties.

Shiva has 25 Primary Forms.

Then there are sixty four forms according to Shivites.

Yet Shaiva Siddhanta lists 108 Forms.

The twenty five Primary Forms of Shiva.

From here additonal Murthis totalling 64.

Now additions according to Saiva Siddhanta.

Sources for Reference.

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