Mahādeva / Maheśvara
deity India single tradition · 1
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
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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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