Nilakanta () is one of the epithets of the Hindu deity Shiva. Legend According to Hindu mythology, Shiva gained this epithet when he consumed the kalakuta (poison)…
Nilakanta () is one of the epithets of the Hindu deity Shiva.
Legend
According to Hindu mythology, Shiva gained this epithet when he consumed the kalakuta (poison) that emerged from Samudra Manthana, which rendered his throat blue.
See also Rudra Ishvara Maheshvara
References
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