DISCOVERING THE 12 JYOTIRLINGAS: SACRED ABODES OF LORD SHIVA

The 12 Jyotirlingas in India hold immense religious significance, representing the supreme presence of Lord Shiva. As devotees prepare for Sawan Shivratri, let us explore these sacred temples, each...

NANDI: THE DIVINE BULL OF LORD SHIVA

Nandi, the revered bull vahana (“mount”) of the Hindu god Shiva, has been identified as Shiva’s vehicle since the Kushan dynasty, around the 1st century CE. As we approach Sawan Shivratri, it is es...

THE SACRED RUDRAKSHA: TEARDROP OF LORD SHIVA

According to ancient texts, Rudraksha is formed from the teardrop of Lord Shiva. This religious article is considered highly auspicious in Hindu belief. However, the fascinating story behind the or...

THE MYSTICAL DAMARU OF LORD SHIVA

Lord Shiva, the cosmic dancer and great musician, is often depicted holding a Damaru, a small hourglass-shaped drum, particularly in the Nataraja form. This sacred instrument, sometimes tied to his...

THE SACRED KAWAD YATRA: A DEVOTIONAL JOURNEY TO HONOR LORD SHIVA

The Kawad Yatra, an auspicious pilgrimage observed by devotees of Lord Shiva, takes place annually during the Hindu month of Shravan, corresponding to July and August in the English calendar. Comme...

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING SHRAVAN: A SPIRITUAL AND PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

Shravan, a month deeply associated with Lord Shiva, is a period when many cultures across India encourage fasting. Shiva devotees typically fast on the four Mondays of this month, while those who w...

THE POWER AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SHIV TANDAVA STOTRAM

Shiv Tandava Stotram is a revered hymn written and sung by Ravana in praise of Lord Shiva. This stotram encapsulates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, a dance that eliminates all negative energies. ...

7 FAMOUS SHIVA TEMPLES OUTSIDE INDIA

1. Munneswaram Temple in Sri Lanka Munneswaram Temple, one of the most prominent Hindu temples in Sri Lanka, consists of several temple buildings, with the central one dedicated to Lord Shiva. This...

THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF OFFERING MILK, HONEY, AND WATER TO THE SHIVLING

It is believed that those who worship Lord Shiva are liberated from the vicious cycle of life and death. According to Hindu beliefs, performing the Abhishekam ritual on the Shiva Linga with water, ...

THE LEGEND OF SHIVA LINGA

According to the Puranas, there was once a fierce dispute between two of the trinity of Hindu gods, Brahma and Vishnu, each vying to prove their supremacy. Horrified by the intensity of their battl...