How many children does Lord Shiva have? Lord Shiva has 7 children -

How many children does Lord Shiva have? Lord Shiva has 7 children - Lord Kartikeya - He was the eldest son of Shiva and Parvati. He was born with the union of their cosmic energies, with the purpose of killing Tarkasura, which he fulfilled. He was appointed as God Of War. He was married to Indra (or Brahma)’s daughter Devasena, and Valli. Lord Ganesha - Lord Ganesha was created by Goddess Parvati herself, from the mud of Kailash. After he was beheaded by his own father Shiva, he was given the head of elephant. He became the God Of Wisdom and Knowledge. He was married to Siddhi and Riddhi. His sons were Shubha, and Labha. Andhaka - Andhaka was born through Shiva and Parvati’s sweat. He was given into adoption to Hiranyaksha. Andhaka lusted on Parvati and faced Shiva, getting killed by him, and Parvati also (in Mahakali form). Later, Andhaka’s son Adi also receives similar treatment, and Andhaka’s other son Bakasur was killed by Krishna. Ayyappa - A demoness Mahishi had the boon that she could only be killed by an offspring of Shiva and Vishnu. Hence, Vishnu took the form of Mohini and united with Shiva, resulting in the birth of Ayyappa, who was adopted by Southern king Pandalam. Ayyappa later killed Mahishi, and has remained a lifelong celibate till date. Ashokasundari - Ashokasundari was born from the Kalpavruksha, when Parvati wished for her, and imagined her stature. Ashokasundari was soon married to Chandravanshi king Nahusha, and their son was Yayati, the progenitor of various clans. Manasa Manasa, the Naga goddess, was the daughter of Shiva as per Shiva Purana. She was born from the seed of Shiva. Manasa’s son Astika was the one who urged to stop Janamejaya’s Sarpa Satra. Jalandhar Jalandhar was the son of Shiva born when the energy of Shiva’s third eye combined with the ocean. Jalandhar was very mighty as when he invaded Kailash, he defeated everyone including Indra, Nandi, Kartikeya, Ganesha etc. However, he was later killed by Shiva after Vrinda immolated herself.