what are some of his mantras?
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cave temple of elephanta are dedicated to which god It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. where is this cave located? They are on Elephanta Island, at Mumbai Harbour. how many islands are connected to this harbour? Six. and when was it opened? UNANSWERABLE does this harbour contribute to any pollution? Yes, heavy metals flux are found in the creeks adjacent to the harbour, and the harbour acts as a sink for most of the pollutants. when were these caves constructed? Between the 5th and 9th century. how many caves does this place have in total? Seven did any deity's marriage take place here? UNANSWERABLE was anyone slayed here? UNANSWERABLE can you name some famous carving found here? Ravananugraha, Shiva-Parvati, Ardhanarishvara, Sadashiva Trimurti, Gangadhara, Wedding of Shiva, Shiva slaying Andhaka, Nataraja, Yogishvara and Linga are some of them. what is the fourth one about? The Trimurti is considered a masterpiece and the most important sculpture in the caves. It is also known as "Sadashiva" and "Maheshmurti". The image, in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva, representing Panchamukha Shiva. is this three-headed person also known by any other name? Yes, "Mahadeva".
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Shiva [SEP] Introduction
Shiva (; , , ISO: , ), also known as Mahadeva (), is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme being within Shaivism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. In Shaivism tradition, Shiva is one of the supreme beings who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the Shaktism tradition, the Goddess, or Devi, is described as one of the supreme, yet Shiva is revered along with Vishnu and Brahma. A goddess is stated to be the energy and creative power (Shakti) of each, with Parvati (Sati) the equal complementary partner of Shiva.