The lingam is often described as a cosmic ... This distinction underscores Shiva’s role as the ascetic god who exists beyond materialistic representation. The aniconic worship of Shiva also ...

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Although not a Jyotirlinga, this temple is renowned for having a huge Shiva Linga and Dravidian architecture. Houses a huge colonnaded hallway and carvings of various gods. Famous for its self ...

Maha Shivratri, one of the largest and most revered festivals in Hinduism, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the third god of the Hindi ... involve decorating the Shiva Linga with flowers and bael ...

MAHA Shivaratri, celebrated today (Wednesday), is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. It is a night dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Unlike most Hindu celebrations held during the ...

This festival of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on 26th February this year. On this day, people worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Maha Shivratri is celebrated every year in the month of ...

We both are also doing meditation. We started our day worshipping Shiva Lingam offered our prayers and performed Abhishekam. Today I'm also cooking dishes of water chestnut flour, fox nuts ...

It is believed that the gods, headed by Lord Kartikeya installed the Stambheshwar Mahadev Linga after eliminating the demon Tarakasur. Tarakasur was a devotee of Lord Shiva, who established a ...

The rituals of Mahashivratri involve decorating the Shiva Linga with flowers and bael leaves Mahashivratri 2025: Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated annually in honour of ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by ...