Why Does Lord Shiva Wear the Ganga in His Matted Hair? The Story of Gangadhara Introduction   Among the many magnificent forms of Lord Shiva, one of the most beautiful and meaningful is Gangadhara Shiva—the Lord who bears the sacred river Ganga upon His matted hair. In Hindu temples and traditional paintings, Lord Shiva is often depicted with the divine Ganga flowing from His tangled locks, the crescent moon resting upon His head, and the sacred serpent around His neck. Read: Who is Nandi, why Lord Shiva ride on him . Lord Shiva holding Ganga in his hair  * But why does Lord Shiva carry the Ganga in His hair? * Why was it necessary for the heavenly river to descend upon Shiva's head before reaching the Earth? * And what is the deeper spiritual meaning behind this extraordinary image? Hariyali Teej | date, Vrat vidhi, Vrat kath, significance  Lord Shiva releasing Ganga from his Jata or Matted hair You should also Read: Why Lord Shiva known as Chandrashekhara. The story of...