In Hindu religion, Mahadev is called the God of Gods. Because of his innocence and simplicity, Mahadev is also called Bholenath. Well, everyone knows that Ganesh ji and Kartikeya ji are the children of Mahadev. But many people think that these two are the children of Mahadev only, but it is not so. Mahadev also has other children, but they are rarely mentioned. Because of which very few people know about him. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you about those children of Mahadev.
Lord Ganesha
Everyone knows that Lord Ganesha was born from the dirt that came off the body of Mother Parvati. Later, Mahadev cut off the head of Lord Ganesha, then the head of an elephant was attached to it.
Kartikeya
According to the mythological story, Tarakasura had created terror all around. Even the gods were not able to kill him, because he had the boon that only the child of Mahadev and Mother Parvati could kill him. Then Kamadeva was sent to awaken Mahadev from meditation and Mahadev burnt Kamadeva to ashes. Even Agnidev himself could not bear the flame that came out of Mahadev’s anger and threw it into the Ganga. Then a six-headed child was born on the banks of Ganga, who was united by Mother Parvati. He was brought up by six nymphs and his name was Kartikeya.
Ashok Sundari
According to Padma Purana, to overcome her loneliness and sadness, Mother Parvati had wished for a daughter from Kalpavriksha. Then Mother Parvati got a daughter, who was named Ashok Sundari.
Mansa Devi
It is said in the mythological stories that Mansa Devi is the Manas daughter of Mahadev, due to which she is called Mansa Devi. It is also heard that Vasuki Nag had wished for a sister from Mahadev, and Mahadev had given him Manasa Devi as his sister.
Devi Jyoti
Goddess Jyoti is worshiped on various occasions in the temples of Tamil Nadu. According to the stories, Goddess Jyoti was born from the glory of Mahadev, while in other stories it is mentioned that Jyoti was born from the glory of Mother Parvati.
dark
According to Shivpuran, when Shiva and Parvati were visiting Mandarachal mountain, Parvati playfully closed Lord Shiva’s eyes with her hands. On doing this there was terrible darkness all around. Then drops of sweat fell down from Lord Shiva’s body and as soon as they fell, a child appeared, who had a very scary appearance. He was born in darkness and was blind, hence his name was Andhak. He later became known as Andhakasura.
Jalandhar
According to Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Purana, once Mahadev had thrown his glory into the sea. From the same light, Jalandhar was born in the ocean, who later became the king of demons. Let us tell you that the city of Jalandhar in Punjab is named after him.
Ayyappa
Ayyappa is said to be the child of Mahadev and Mohini form of Lord Vishnu. According to the stories, Mahishi, angry at the killing of her brother Mahishasura, pleased Lord Brahma and asked for a boon that only the children of Mahadev and Shri Hari could kill him. After this Mahishi started wreaking havoc. In such a situation, Shri Hari took the form of Mohini and Mahadev met her. Then Ayyappa was born, who ended Mahishi.