Ardhnarishwara is the symbol of male and female duality. It represents the bond of love between Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati Ji as Ardhnarishwara is a combination of ‘half Lord Shiva and Half Goddess Shakti’. Literally Ardhnarishvara means “the Lord who is half woman.” This form of Lord Shiva portrays the ultimate ‘Saakar roop’, giving equal importance to both God and Goddesses in the Universe. Worshipping the Ardhnarishwara form of lord shiva leads to salvation and union with the Universe, according to Lingam Purana. This puja is beneficial to maintain the bond of love between couples and also denotes the significance of equality in society.