In Hindu thought, the divine is not a distant force but a living presence woven into human relationships. One of the most important of these is the union of Shiva and Parvati, not just as husband and ...

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

The festival of Maha Shivratri holds a special significance in the lives of Hindus. Just like every year, it will be observed on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month which will fall ...

Q: Why does Shiva fly into a rage – he is believed to do the rudra tandava as expression of his anger. How important is the Shiva mythology to our understanding of Self? A: Though this vast emptiness ...

The book of Shiva Maha Puran, English and Nepali versions, have been inaugurated from the summit of Mount Everest on 13th May 2022. This Puran, the book on Hindu Mythology, shares about Lord Shiva and ...

Turmeric is never offered on Shivling because turmeric is believed to be related to women and Shivling is a symbol of masculinity. In such a situation, using turmeric to worship Shiva does not give ...

Shiva Lingam is the anionic representation of the Supreme Godhead. Explained as Sat, Chit and Ananda (The eternal truth, the eternal consciousness and eternal bliss), Lingam is described in the agamas ...

There are many gods in Hinduism. It is generally said to be 330 crores-that’s 3.3 billion. The crux of the issue is to see God in everything. The God or Bramman is one and seen as many life ...