3. The Ganges river, it
is said, came out
of the head of
Shiva, and that
made the river
holy. People swim
in the Ganges if
they are ill, so the
holy water can
make them
better. Some
pictures of Shiva
show him with
blue skin because
he is the source
of the river.

6. Name: Lord Shiva
Relatives: The Trimurti (Hindu Trinity)
Characteristics: Restores the balance of
Good and Evil
Powers: Destroys things that are old so
that new life can come again.
Transport: Snake, Bull and Tiger skin
symbolising power
• Popularity: Exceptionally important

7. How do Hindus worship
Shiva?
Hindus worship
is called puja,
which involves
images, (or
murtis) and
prayers,
(mantras) The
icon, model or
picture is
worshipped. How to meditate!