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Mahashivratri is a significant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with rituals, fasting, and chanting. Devotees offer items like Gangajal, Bilva leaves, milk, honey, fruits, flowers ...

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Dedicated to Lord Shiva, a central figure in Hinduism, temples across the globe serve as a testament to His spiritual and divine significance. These temples, from the icy peaks of the Himalayas to the ...

Om Namah Shivaya "I bow to Shiva" is what Om Namah Shivaya literally means. Shiva, this is the inner Self, or the ultimate reality. Thus, you invoke the inner self when you recite this mantra.

BJP MLA from Kedarnath Asha Nautiyal, along with local priests and purohits, has alleged that they have been receiving ...

Why Is He Called Neelkanth? Shiva is known as Neelkanth, meaning 'Blue Throat', because he drank poison during the churning of the cosmic ocean to save the world. His selflessness teaches kids about ...

Mahashivratri 2025: Mahashivratri is one of the most significant festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. It is considered ...

While India is home to countless revered temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, many remarkable shrines have emerged beyond its shores. Each of these temples is steeped in unique stories, architecture, and ...

Known for his versatility as an actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer, and television presenter, Siva has cemented his place not just in Tamil cinema, but also won the hearts of Telugu ...

His deep connection to Lord Shiva stems from his upbringing, as his mother was a devoted Shiv bhakt. "She used to call me Bholenath ka prasad," he recalls, making this tribute all the more personal.

Mars rules the natives of Aries and Scorpio, which brings them special blessings from Lord Shiva on Maha Shivaratri. So, during this sacred time, they should offer their prayers to the Shivalinga and ...