By Sudipta Ray on March 3, 2019
importance of Maha Shivaratri, Lord Shiva, pooja vidhi
Customs/Traditions
Shivratri is a day of extreme importance for the Hindus. Mahashivratri is the auspicious night dedicated to Lord Shiva. The entire day and night are spent in prayers of Shiva. In this article we discuss the importance of Maha Shivaratri and the rituals associated with worshiping Shiva on this day.
By Sudipta Ray on February 22, 2019
Gemstones, Lord Shiva, Rudraksha
Gemstones
In this article we continue to discuss about the magic of Rudraksha. In the previous articles we have already discussed many things about the Rudraksha. In this we will continue to bring to the notice of our readers some interesting facts about the Rudraksha that not many know. Gemstone or Fruit Rudraksha is a bead; […]
By Sudipta Ray on February 12, 2018
Lord Shiva, maha shivratri, Shivratri
Customs/Traditions
Shivratri is a very popular festival in India that is celebrated almost all across the country. This year in 2018 Maha Shivratri is being celebrated on 13 February. Lord Shiva is the supreme force that drives all the lives on earth. He is the Lord of the Lords and had the power to destroy the […]
By Dr Divya Mittal on May 23, 2017
Lord Shiva
Beliefs
With a strange mixture of qualities, such is the Shiva Lord Divine To understand Him is beyond the ordinary, He is so sublime On one hand, He is the most indifferent of the deities at all times He is pleased with simple prayers even if just like nursery rhymes On the other hand He may […]
By Mrs Manjeet Brar on December 1, 2015
Lord Shiva
Beliefs
Lord Shiva is known in many forms, the Supreme Divine Each of His forms has a deep significance, subtle and sublime The four hands seen in this form seem a heavenly sight The forehead is shining with aura of meditation, so light and bright They signify the fourfold paths of union with the self called […]
By s.heeralal on June 6, 2014
Hindu art, Lord Shiva, Nataraj
Customs/Traditions, Featured, Miscellaneous
Lord Shiva is one of the most prominent deities in the Hindu mythology. Let us discuss about a very common form of Lord Shiva and that is Natraj. It is very common to find the idols of Natraj in India and is associated with the native culture invariably.
By Sudipta Ray on July 28, 2013
Lord Shiva, Nandi Bull
Featured, Miscellaneous, Religion
Today we will learn about the Nandi Bull and the significance it holds in religion and traditions. Many of us might be bit surprised about the stories of mythology but they had their own significance like the Jakarta tales in Buddhism and similar pattern can be observed in many religions. Basically we will be dedicating a […]
By Vedantacharya Bhatt on December 28, 2012
Amaranth Yatra, Amaranth Yatra guide, Amarkatha, Lord Shiva, trip to Amarnath
Customs/Traditions, Miscellaneous
Shri Amaranth is one of the most holy places in India and this article is meant as Sri Amarnath yatra guide for people who are looking forward to visit this holy shrine. It has a huge religious significance. It is said that if you […]