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 ...
"Could the holiest site in Islam, the Kaaba in Mecca, have once been a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva? What if the ...
Rajahmundry: Sixty-feet statue of Adiyogi has come up at the premises of Ayyappa Swamy temple in Dwarapudi of Mandapeta mandal, B R Ambedkar Konaseema.
Understanding the Spiritual Importance - In Hindu tradition Shivaratri is considered as one of the most auspicious festivals. It is celebrated with ...
Fruits and flowers are offered to Lord Shiva during the rituals. However, some fruits should never be placed on the Shivling. Know what to offer and what to avoid while worshipping Lord Shiva.
The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by pouring water or milk over the Shiva linga, a stone sculpture symbolic of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Some also observe a fast during the day ...
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has urged the public, especially wedding officiates and event organisers, to stop ...
The Hindu Society of Manitoba celebrated Maha Shivratri on Feb. 26 at the newly renovated temple on Ellice Avenue and the ...
On Mahashivratri, we honor the divine energy of Lord Shiva and the memorable Baahubali scenes that showcased faith, strength, and cinematic brilliance.
The temple opened at 2.15 am and devotees were allowed to enter the shrine from all four gates to have darshan of the Shiva Linga ...
A look at the curved oval iconic representation of Shiva Lingam placed on a globular base which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum Garbhagraha of all Shiva temples has given rise to diverse explanation ...
As India celebrates Maha Shivratri, Bollywood has given us several songs dedicated to the glory of Lord Shiva. From powerful lyrics to soul-stirring music, these songs serve as devotional tributes to ...