The lingam is often described as a cosmic pillar of light, symbolizing Shiva’s boundless and formless nature ( nirguna brahman ). The Shiva Purana elaborates on this by narrating the tale of ...

In 1924, the then Shankaracharya instructed the family who had preserved the broken pieces of the Shivling to keep it hidden for 100 years and to continue worshipping it.

The majestic 40-foot-high naturally formed Shivalingam of snow at Anjani Mahadev, near Solang Nala in Manali, was buried ...

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This visit is part of the promotions for his upcoming pan-Indian film Kannappa, which is set to release worldwide on April 25 ...

The Hindu Society of Manitoba celebrated Maha Shivratri on Feb. 26 at the newly renovated temple on Ellice Avenue and the ...

This event is believed to have occurred on Maha Shivratri, and devotees worship the Shiva Lingam to honor this divine revelation. According to another legend from Hindu mythology, during the great ...

It’s a Harappan legacy bequeathed to the Indian civilisation. The Rig Veda does not mention the lingam or even Shiva. Lingam means sign or symbol—an abstract representation of Shiva.

But after sunset, you should avoid consuming any food. For worship, people either go to the nearest temple or if they have a Shiv Linga in their home, they worship it only. It is said that Lord ...