Shiva and Vishnu

Shiva=Sits on snow-capped Mountains or in Caves

Vishnu=Reclines on Ocean of Milk or in Meadows & palace 

Shiva=Smeared with Ash; wears beads, Animal Skins & Skulls  

Vishnu=Anointed with the Sandal paste wears silk, gold & flowers ...

Shiva=Eyes Shut & Lips Serene 

Vishnu=Eyes Open and Lips curled in a Smile

Shiva=Associated with Ghosts & Bulls 

Vishnu=Associated with Cows, Women and Horses 

Shiva=Destroys Kama

Vishnu=Kama is the son of Vishnu & Laxmi

Shiva=Beheads brahma 

Vishnu=Gives birth to brahma 

Shiva=Has to be forced into Marriage 

Vishnu= Enjoys the company of Wives & Lovers

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