The Hindu God Shiva (Sanskrit: Auspicious One), or Siva, is one of the main Deities of Hinduism. shiva is the godhead who is always in deep meditation in the Kailash Mountain of the Great Himalaya. Shiva Known by many names—Mahadeva, Mahayogi, Pashupati, Nataraja, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhava, Bhole Nath. Shiva is 'shakti' or power. Here are some key aspects and attributes associated with Mahadev: Name and Meaning: "Mahadev" is a Sanskrit term that translates to "Great God" or "Supreme God."