Situated in the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, the five ancient temples of Lord Shiva are nestled; these five holy shrines are collectively called Panch Kedar. The ancient temples – ...

“Shiva is depicted with a snake around his neck with a raised hood, to indicate that the energies have hit the peak.” “There ...

Legends surround ancient Indian temples like Somnath and Konark, showcasing advanced scientific understanding. The Somnath ...

Masik Shivaratri, meaning Monthly Night of Shiva, is a sacred Hindu observance celebrated every month on the Chaturdashi ...

Discover the spiritual significance of the ancient Nandishwarar Temple in Manavur, where Lord Shiva is believed to have ...

Discover the mythological legend that spiritually links Kedarnath in India with Pashupatinath in Nepal—two halves of Lord ...

The Shiva linga is in the main sanctum sanctorum at a lower level. To see it clearly, there are mirrors kept above. These are the traditional Swayambhu (self-created) aniconic stones, which have ...

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA—According to a report in The Times of India, a Shiva lingam dated to the fourteenth or fifteenth century was unearthed during a construction project near southern India’s ...