Maheshvara
Maheshvara is a name used in Hinduism to refer to the god Shiva. The term is derived from Sanskrit, combining maha meaning “great” and īśvara meaning “lord” or “master.” In many Shaiva traditions, Maheshvara serves as an epithet for Shiva or denotes a form of Shiva regarded as the supreme deity.
In Hindu scriptures, Maheshvara is treated as an aspect of Shiva associated with the cycles of creation,
Iconography associated with Maheshvara follows the standard depictions of Shiva: the third eye, a crescent moon,
As a linguistic and devotional title, Maheshvara reinforces Shiva’s role as the supreme lord within Hinduism,