In Devi and Her Avatars, Dr. Alka Pande explores forms of the Goddess, uncovering her impact on mythology, art, and culture ...

Shiva is considered masculine, and conceptualised as pure consciousness -- call it soul, transcendent spirit, whatever that ...

The highlight of the celebrations is the Parvati Raja Rajeshwara Kalyanam on March 17. The grand wedding ceremony, taking ...

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, marks the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. Devotees worship Lord Shiva along with ...

The Vedic and Puranic Origins of the Lingam The earliest references to the lingam appear in the Vedic texts, particularly in the Atharvaveda and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. The lingam is often ...

With origins in the Shiva Purana, the temple features a self-originated Shivalinga, drawing devotees seeking divine blessings. It boasts traditional North Indian architecture and offers a serene ...

Kharmas is a period during which auspicious activities are avoided. It occurs when the Sun enters Sagittarius and Pisces.

Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, honors Lord Shiva and signifies the cosmic balance of Shiva and Shakti.

Kishore already has two tattoos of the deity, and is zeroing in on the design for a third. He is currently reading the Shiva Purana Retold by author Ramesh Menon and while there are some who wonder ...