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This is an attempt to understand the meaning of Shiva worship in our time Exploring various pictorial images of Shiva Iconography taking us through shaivite philosophy , beliefs,history,folklore and myth.Written in a simple narrative style and interspersed with familiar and unfamiliar tales retold, the book reaches out to young and old alike. Highlights include lucid explanations and a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with shaivite ritual and festival practices a map of India showing important Shiva temples, includ in the twelve Jothir-Lingasa a list of 108 sacred names of Shiva there meanings, a bibliography for those interested in learning more and over 150 illustrations of which many are in color.