The incorporeal Shiva is regarded as
the supreme head in Hindu religio. Most temples throughout the length and
breadth of country are dedicated to this powerful, yet kind hearted god.
Being kind at heart he obliges its devotees and is popularly called Bhole
Shankar.( Innocent Shankar). The sacred of Shiva temples are 12
jyotirlingas, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Somnath, Vishwanath etc.