Which god is called Neelkanth?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Lord Shiva is called Neelkanth, which means "the blue-throated one."
Origin of the name: According to Hindu mythology, during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan), a deadly poison called Halahala emerged. To save creation, Lord Shiva consumed this poison. Goddess Parvati held his throat to prevent the poison from spreading, turning his throat blue. Since then, Shiva has been known as Neelkanth
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