South India comprises some of the world’s most beautiful temples, many of which have been named in the UNESCO World Heritage ...

Salutations to you, O Shiva. Again and again, salutations to Rudra. O Mahadeva, O Terrible One, O Three-Eyed Lord — I bow to ...

Delve into the mythology behind Teej's focus on Goddess Parvati. Learn about her unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva and how ...

For example, the manuals say that basil is favored by the Hindu god Vishnu but should never be offered to the god Ganesha. Lord Shiva grants blessings to those who worship him through offering ...

Belief in God is nearly universal in India (97%), and roughly eight-in-ten Indians (79%) ... In Hindu temples, Shiva is represented both through his male form as well as a symbol, known as a lingam.

One of the most celebrated and revered Hindu deities, Shiva, embodies this tension, as he is both a great yogi and a loving husband and father.