Ananda Tandava Dictionary: Sravana, a Month Devoted to
ShivaSravana, a Month Devoted to Shiva
The devout spend the entire month of Sravana in
austerities and worship of Shiva, culminating in the Sravana Purnima on Raksha
Bandhan day. Shiva is beyond the gunas, as His trident represents all three,
sattva, rajas and tamas. The elephant skin attire indicates that he is beyond
pride; the tiger skin symbolises his going beyond lust, and the snake around
his neck represents wisdom and eternity.
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