"What if the divine chose to reveal itself, unasked and unshaped?" That’s the mystery of Svayambhu Shiva Lingas — sacred ...

The Vedic and Puranic Origins of the Lingam The earliest references to the lingam appear in the Vedic texts, particularly in the Atharvaveda and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. The lingam is often ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has urged the public, especially wedding officiates and event organisers, to stop ...

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

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

Some people also use pure water to bathe the Shiva Linga during the ritual. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in the Mount Kailash, where the Ganges River flows from his hair, symbolizing the ...

To resolve the argument, Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite ... and devotees worship the Shiva Lingam to honor this divine revelation. According to another legend from Hindu mythology, during ...

A Shivling is believed to be and is worshipped as a symbol and form of Lord Shiva, and his infinite nature. The Shivling has a Lingam, the cylindrical structure that represents his cosmic energy ...

Here, the Arunachala Hill rises majestically. It's a symbol of Lord Shiva as Agni, the fire. People have sought solace and ...

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 Shiva loves milk and milk products very much. Hence ...

The rituals of Mahashivratri involve decorating the Shiva Linga with flowers and bael leaves. Devotees observe a day-long fast and offer bhaang, fruits, honey, ghee, sweets and milk to Lord Shiva.