Rudra means most frightening, terrible and fearsome and hence the Aghori manifestation or Avatar of Shiva is known as the Rudra Avatar. The worship of Rudra was widespread during the Vedic Age and even though some sections of Hindu society believe that there are differences between Rudra and Shiva, it is the general belief that Rudra is a terrifying manifestation of Shiva.
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