Description of Sivaperuman
Description of Sivaperuman
Description of Sivaperuman
1 Ear ring. Kuzhai and Thodu Male & Female known as Arthanareeswarar. Umaipahan
Potential Energy (Static) & Kinetic Energy (Dynamic)
2 Moon Represents Soul’s intelligence. Soul gets enlightened by
Siva’s grace. Puranam story of moon marrying 27 wives but
preferred Rohini and was cursed by his father.
3 Ganges River Flood. Controller of force. Said to purify sins. So many die
on the banks of the GANGES river. Some throw ashes of
dead to purify sins.
12 Holy Ash (Vibuthi) Reminder that body will one day end in ashes
Symbol to burn three bondages
Represents Siva Himself as purity and no change
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20 Battle axe “Malu” Siva’ is brave and has control over all things
25 Kettle drum ( Udukkai) Creation process of sounds. AUM sound. If this sound stops
all will end. Other 4 elements come from sound.
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39 Umaiammai’s eyes and gaze Eyes: Like a spear, blue lily, black ink
41 Umaiammai’s mouth & lips Coral and Red edible fruit called Kovai
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50 None above Siva Brahma and Vishnu failed to see foot and head of Siva