Ishana
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Ishaan (Sanskrit: ईशान, IAST: Īśāna), is a Hindu god and the dikpala of the northeast direction. He is often considered to be one of the forms of the god Shiva, and is also often counted among the eleven Rudras. He is venerated in Hinduism, some schools of Buddhism and Jainism. In the Vastu Shastra, the north-eastern corner of a plot of land is referred to as "Ishana". Ishana also shares qualities with Samhara Bhairava and is therefore a part of the Ashta Bhairava.
Key facts
- Deity.type
- Hindu
- Deity.name
- Ishana
- Deity.gender
- Male
- Deity.deity_of
- Regent of the Northeast Direction
- Deity.image
- Guardians of the eight directions 01.JPG
- Deity.affiliation
- Shiva, Deva
- Deity.consort
- Chhinnamasta
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- Ishana
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10 sectionsContents
- Iconography
- Hinduism
- Vedas
- Puranas
- Shiva Purana
- Linga Purana
- Brahmavaivarta Purana
- Pañchabrahma
- Vastu Shastra
- References
Ishaan (Sanskrit: ईशान, IAST: Īśāna), is a Hindu god and the dikpala of the northeast direction. He is often considered to be one of the forms of the god Shiva, and is also often counted among the eleven Rudras. He is venerated in Hinduism, some schools of Buddhism and Jainism. In the Vastu Shastra, the north-eastern corner of a plot of land is referred to as "Ishana". Ishana also shares qualities with Samhara Bhairava and is therefore a part of the Ashta Bhairava.
== Iconography == Ishana is described as having three eyes, a tranquil appearance and white complexion, dressed with a white cloth and a tiger's skin. On his head, a jata-makuta which has on top of it the crescent moon must be placed.