Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and ...
Is Kashi (Varanasi) really set on top of Shiva’s trishul?
Varanasi, known as Kashi, is one of the oldest inhabited cities and holds great spiritual significance in Hindu culture. It is believed to rest atop Lord Shiva's trident. This connection symbolizes ...
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What is Hinduism?
The name 'Hindu' comes from the word Indus ... Shiva has blue skin, a third eye and carries a trident. Hindus believe that life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. They also believe that ...
AP PHOTOS: Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the ...