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Symbolism Of Damaru Drum Of Shiva– The Small Hourglass Shaped Drum Damroo

Shiva is depicted as holding a Damroo – a small drum shaped like an hourglass. Shiva holding Damaru is popular in the Nataraja form. Sometimes he is shown in a dancing posture other than Nataraja and holding the Damaru. In some images the Damaru is tied to the Trishul or trident. The sound from Damaru symbolizes the sound that originates creation and perpetuates the universe. In Hinduism, especially by Shiva devotees, it is believed that beating of the Damaru by Shiva produced the very first sound (nada). This first sound was made in the void of nothingness. Shiva began his dance of creation to the rhythm of the Damaru. From his dance, the world came into being. There is also a symbolism regarding the shape of the Damaru - the top portion of the Damaru symbolizes the male creativity of procreation (the Lingam), and the downward representation symbolizes the female creativity of procreation (the Yoni). Symbolically, the creation of the world begins when the lingam and yo

112 Feet Adi Yogi – Shiva Statue in Coimbatore – Adiyogi Statue at Isha Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

A 112 feet Adi Yogi Face – Shiva Statue will be consecrated at the Isha Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Shivratri day – February 24, 2017. Adiyogi is the first Guru who imparted the knowledge of Yoga for the welfare of all living beings. Sadhguru refers to Adi Yogi as the source of all knowledge. About the 112 feet Adiyogi from Isha Blog  Naturally, the question arises why we are creating such a large face of Adiyogi, and if it is just for aesthetics. If you look at the image of Adiyogi, definitely there is a geometric aesthetic to it. There is no aesthetic appeal without geometric perfection – in anything, for that matter. The face of Adiyogi is not just for aesthetics – it has a geometric significance.  The formless energy that we refer to as Shiva can manifest itself in many ways. This reflects in the many different forms in which Shiva is represented, such as Nataraja, a dancer; Vaideeshwara, a doctor; Dakshinamurti, a teacher; or Bhairava, a remover of fear. These