शिव
Shree Shiv, the Lord of Yogis
The auspicious one who is beyond all names and forms, and the lord who answers the simplest prayer.
Shiv is worshipped as Mahadeva, Shankara, Pashupati and Nilakantha. His hymns range from short prayers recited at dawn to long praises such as the Shiva Mahimna Stotram, which many devotees chant by heart. The Rudrashtadhyayi, the Vedic text behind Rudrabhisheka, and a full puja vidhi for home practice are also here.
Begin with the short prayers below. When a hymn feels familiar, move on to the longer ones, where the Sanskrit sits beside its meaning so you can follow the words as you read.