A ruler or someone in authority.

A deity or divine being.

देवता

English Usage: Lord Shankar is worshiped in various temples across India.

Hindi Usage: भगवान शिव को भारत के विभिन्न मंदिरों में पूजा जाता है।

Another name for Lord Shiva in Hinduism.

A teacher or guru in certain contexts.

गुरु

English Usage: The students regarded him as their Shankar.

Hindi Usage: छात्रों ने उन्हें अपना शंकर समझा।