"What if the divine chose to reveal itself, unasked and unshaped?" That’s the mystery of Svayambhu Shiva Lingas — sacred ...

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 ...

This visit is part of the promotions for his upcoming pan-Indian film Kannappa, which is set to release worldwide on April 25 ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has urged the public, especially wedding officiates and event organisers, to stop ...

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 ...

The Hindu Society of Manitoba celebrated Maha Shivratri on Feb. 26 at the newly renovated temple on Ellice Avenue and the ...

Understanding the Spiritual Importance - In Hindu tradition Shivaratri is considered as one of the most auspicious festivals. It is celebrated with ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Ranchi: Temples across the city witnessed an overwhelming rush of devotees as thousands flocked to celebrate Mahashivratri on Wednesday.

As protesters demolished a museum to the father of Muslim-majority Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, an image purportedly showing a Hindu relic found at the building surfaced online. The ...