- Rudra (/ˈrʊdrə/; Sanskrit: रुद्र) is a Rigvedic deity associated with Shiva, the wind or storms, Vayu, medicine, and the hunt. One translation of the name is 'the roarer'.
- Rudra is supposed to be Lord Shiva’s incarnation. Lord Rudra is believed to be compassionate and merciful in fulfilling devotees’ aspirations.
- In a place infested by snakes one should offer to Rudra who lives among the snakes, at a mound of manure to Rudra who is lord of cattle, in a river to Rudra who...
- Lord Shiva is one of the main God of Hinduism. He has many names and Rudra happens to be one of it. Rudra is the earlier form of Lord Shiva.
- Ancient kings worshipped Lord Rudra, and attained enlightenment through that. “Om sri rudra devare namaha” written by r.harishankar.
- It was only after lord Brahma’s intervention that Rudra calmed down. All the deities then eulogized Rudra and sought his blessings.
- Many temples dedicated to Lord Rudra exist in different parts of the world, attracting devotees seeking spiritual solace and transformation.
- Further, the Monkey God is often referred to as Rudraavataar, i.e. the reincarnation of Rudra and Lord Shiva is also known to be an aspect of Rudra.
- Do not cry, be firm!" But, having heard this, (Rudra) uttered seven more cries, and therefore the Lord gave him (another) seven other names.
