We are aware of Panchanana Shiva – Shiva who is worshipped
in five faces or five different forms. However, there is also a lesser-known
concept of Shiva in which he is worshipped with six faces.
This concept is more popular in South India and is closely associated with the worship of Muruga.
This concept is more popular in South India and is closely associated with the worship of Muruga.
In this rare concept, Shiva has a sixth face, which is known
as Athomugam or Adhomugha. This is a compassionate form of Shiva. He is the source
of all life forms – both known and unknown.
The names of the other five face of Shiva in this concept
are Saththiyosatham, Vamathevam, Ahoram, Thatpurusham, and Esanam.
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