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In this photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh, smoke rises from burning incense as a devotee offers prayers to Hindu god Shiva at a temple, on the occasion of Shrawan Somvar in Lucknow, India. Hindus consider ...

Choosing a name inspired by Lord Shiva is not just about tradition it's about invoking divine blessings for your child. Each of these 100 names carries a deep spiritual meaning, reminding us of ...

Manil Suri was determined to write about the love between a mother and a son. So, when it came time to write his second novel, he turned to the gods for inspiration. He’d had good success with one ...

When we think of Lord Shiva’s family, the most familiar names that come to mind are Ganesha, Kartikeya, and Parvati. Yet, ...

Sanatani Hindutva is obsessed with war. So, every action is a violent metaphor: Exam warriors, Moon warriors, Election warriors, Corona warriors! The assumption is that gods are warriors too—so Ram, ...

Cupid's reputation is mostly kept alive by Valentine’s Day, when Americans see chunky, winged babies splashed across greeting cards and chocolate boxes. He began life as a Roman god of love and desire ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by ...