Long ago, Lord Shiva lived alone in the cold mountains of Kailash. He was a powerful God who meditated for years and was also known as Mahadev (Great God). His body was covered in ash. A snake coiled around his neck and a crescent moon decorated his hair. Though strong and wise, he was very lonely.
The other gods wanted Shiva to marry. But Shiva was lost in his own world of meditation and didn't notice anyone around him.

Parvati was a beautiful princess who heard about Shiva. She knew he was special and wanted to win his heart. But Shiva was deep in meditation and didn't see anyone.
Parvati decided to win Shiva's attention. She began to serve him quietly. She brought him flowers, prepared his meals, and took care of him while he meditated. But Shiva didn't even notice her.

Determined to make Shiva see her, Parvati began to meditate just like him. She stood on one leg, didn't eat, and focused all her energy on understanding Shiva. Her dedication was so strong that the gods were amazed.
Finally, Shiva opened his eyes and saw Parvati. He was impressed by her strength, her love, and her dedication. "Who are you?" he asked.
"I am the one who loves you," Parvati replied simply.
Shiva's heart melted. He saw that Parvati was not just beautiful, but also strong, wise, and full of love. They married, and together they became a powerful team - Shiva with his strength, Parvati with her love and wisdom.
They lived together in Mount Kailash and had two sons - Ganesha and Kartikeya.