Mahādeva / Maheśvara

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Mahādeva or Maheśvara is referred to as the 'great god' and is served by Mahākāla as part of his retinue. He is closely associated with Shiva in Hindu-Buddhist culture.

When

First attested
300 BCE
Attested period
-300 – 1000
Historical notes
Closely associated with Shiva in Hindu-Buddhist culture.

Relationships

syncretized with
Śiva
co occurs with
Vināyakas, Kubera
served by
Mahākāla

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Indeed, he identifies 'Mahākāla' as being part of the retinue of the 'great god' (大天, i.e. Mahādeva / Maheśvara).”

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