God Shiva is one of the three top deities, who believed in Hindu mythology existed before the "Big Bang" or universe creation. The Three God Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are tasked to create, maintain/protect and destroy (balance) the universe respectively.
God Shiva being responsible for balancing the universe (destroying when necessary), possessed and controlling the five elements - Fire (in the form of Third Eye), Water (Believed to be Ganga in top of his head), Earth (in the form of Ash on his body), Sky and Air. He controlled five elements and considered to be powerful among all Gods, as his son Ganesha is also the leader of God's Army and Shiva's wife Parvati, who is god of Strength.
But Not sure many know.... Shiva is actually the first saint who practiced the art of Yoga and responsible for parting the knowledge to all earthly human beings/ Gods. Though as people feel yoga as Aasanas and some twisting the body..but what shiva also taught on pranayam, dhyanam and reaching the ultimate happiness through Yoga.
He is also who is responsible for bringing the dance forms to the earth, hence people adore him as "Nataraja" and his famous dance form is known as "Tandava".
Shiva's life actually shows simplicity, he lives in Himalayas, always in dhyana mudra, snake around his neck and sitting on tiger skin. "Rudrakhas" are his ornaments, uses Three prong weapon called Trishula.
Shivs birthday is celebrated in India by fasting (or eating only advised diet, which healthy) and praying throughout the night. Hindus believe that post mid night the planet position creates lot of Positive energy, so whoever keeps awake and prays...would bring good health.
"Om Namashivaya"
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