Did Parvati really breastfeed Lord Shiva?

So, it was Lord Shiva who drank it and held it in his throat for the benefit of the beings across the Universe. Henceforth, he came to be known as Nilakantha. read more

So, it was Lord Shiva who drank it and held it in his throat for the benefit of the beings across the Universe. Henceforth, he came to be known as Nilakantha. According to a book called Tara Rahasya by Brahmananda(little to nothing is known about the author), Parvati in the form of Tara, breastfed Shiva, to reduce his pain due to poison in his throat. read more

Parvati and Sati are both forms of Mata Aadi Shakti. Aadi Shakti is the wife of Lord Shiva, they were separated during the process of creation so that Aadi Shakti could provide energy to sustain the creation. Later, Brahma asks his son, Prajapati Daksha to please Maa Aadi Shakti so that she may be born as his daughter and can be married to Shiva. read more

Shakti took birth as Parvati, daughter of the Himavan, lord of the mountains, determined to draw Shiva out of his cave and make him her consort. Priti and Rati. Everyday Parvati would visit Shiva's cave, sweep the floor, decorate it with flowers, and offer him fruits hoping to win his love. read more