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On this holy Hindu festival of Mahashivratri day, I would like to share this article of describing the holiness of Lord Shiva. In Hindu mythology, we believe there are 36 crore Gods and Goddesses! Out of them, Lord Shiv, along with Prajapati Brahma and Shri Hari Vishnu, forms a part of the highest echelons of the hierarchy amongst all the Gods, known as the Trimurti or the divine Trinity. All three fit into the scheme of things perfectly with their respective roles being complimentary to each other. • Brahma, the first in the Trinity, is the Creator and Master of all divine ceremonies.  • Vishnu, the Preserver God who incarnates to help mankind, face the challenges whenever evil forces become too dominant in the Universe. • Shiva, Destroys at the end of time and thus, sustains the endless rhythm of the Universe ensuring a continuous cycle of renewal and growth. Who is Shiva? As per Shiv puran, Shiva is the Lord who was believed as born by himself in the form of Lingam an...