Rudra is otherwise called Kaparddin. He has matted locks on his head, some times shows a bald head. He loves to live in the midst of crematoriums which form his home. He practises the austerest vows. He is a Yogin of mighty power and energy.
कपर्दी जटिला मुण्डः श्मशान गृहसेवकः॥ उग्रव्रतचरो रुद्रो योगी परमदारुणः।