All that we see in the material universe are nothing other than his manifestations. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is considered as the embodiment of the Highest reality. He is the Supreme Godhead ...

Several texts also present him as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is also considered ... god of rain and thunderstorms as depicted in this illustration of him. Harihara is the name of a combined ...

Lord Shiva had used Vasuki, the snake he wears as a garland, as the string of Pinaka. The day Shiva destroyed the three cities is celebrated as Kartik Purnima. Illustration: Zoheb Akbar The bow ...

A major Hindu festival, Mahashivratri is observed every year in honour of the deity Shiva. It celebrates Lord Shiva's divine energy and commemorates his wedding with Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva ...

Rediff readers seek out the legends of Lord Shiva. You can share your #India-Photos too! The second biggest deity of lord Shiva in the world -- the biggest is in Nepal -- stands in Murdeshwar ...