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Nilakantha, Name Of Shiva
Nilakantha is another name of Lord Shiva who is said to be the god with a dark blue throat.

Shiva swallowed the poison generated at churning of the ocean - Nilakantha, Name Of ShivaNilakantha is another name of Lord Shiva who is said to be the god with a dark blue throat.

The colour of Nilakantha was the effect of the poison generated at the churning of the ocean, and which Shiva swallowed.

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(Last Updated on : 22/09/2009)
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