This holy book provides information on some Names of Shiva, spiritual meaning of some of His special physical features such as association with Ganga, the moon (chandra), the third eye, the serpent (nag), holy ash (bhasma), rudraksha beads and the seat and clothing made of tiger skin; His spiritual attributes such as severe austerities, wrath, simplicity, His being the master of spirits or the Creator of the universe, etc., and His missions. The Shiva principle in some of His forms – Rudra, Ardhanarînateshvar, Vetal, Nataraj, and His messengers (Shivadut), Nandi, etc., have also been described. Practical suggestions on how to distinguish between a true and a fake rudraksha, the types of pindîs, the significance of an incomplete circumambulation of the divine phallus (linga) in the worship of Shiva, the importance of consecration by sprinkling liquids (abhishek) and information on various Shaiva sects are also given in this holy book.