The Shiva family, also known as the divine family, is a fundamental component of Hindu mythology and religious beliefs. Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is the central figure of this family and is often portrayed as the destroyer and transformer of the universe.. Echoes from the Sacred Peak: An Invitation to Shiva's Divine Household Welcome, curious souls, to an extraordinary journey into the heart of Hindu mythology, where the divine and the cosmic intertwine with the deeply human. Within the vast pantheon of Hindu deities, the concept of divine families holds immense significance, none more revered than the sacred household of Lord Shiva.
Shiva (/ ˈʃɪvə /; Sanskrit: शिव, lit. 'The Auspicious One', IAST: Śiva [ɕɪʋɐ]), also known as Mahadeva (/ məˈhɑː ˈdeɪvə /; Sanskrit: महादेव:, lit. 'The Great God', IAST: Mahādevaḥ, [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐh]) [17][18][19] and Hara, [20] is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. [21] He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within.. Family of Deity Shiva comprises of Devi Parvati, sons Kartikeya & Shri Ganapati, Shivaganas and other infant Deities. 1. Consort Devi Parvati. 2. Son A. Kartikeya He is the son of Deity Shiva and Devi Parvati. He is named Kartikeya because He was nurtured and brought up by Deities of the constellation of six stars known as Krutikas. The story about Kartikeya goes thus - After Kartikeya.