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 ...

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 ...

The Lakshmi Puja festival spans five days, starting with Dhanteras, and focuses on proper worship methods to attract wealth and prosperity.

Hinduism is not a static religion. It has evolved with history. In its earlier form, it was known as the Vedic religion, a religion of a pastoral people, commonly identified as the Aryans. Their ...

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

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 ...

1. Shiva Linga is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord Shiva. The word, ‘Lingam’ in Sanskrit means, ‘symbol’. Shiva Lingam, therefore means symbol of Lord ...

The art collector miffed by the nude Shiva painting at the Jehangir Art Gallery is following a tradition of prejudice that stretches back to pre-history. The art collector supposedly miffed by the ...