Earlier, the pilgrims used to travel the 21 kilometre distance between Sonprayag and Kedarnath by trekking. A 5 km-road used to connect Sonprayag to Gaurikund and the remaining 16 km journey was done ...

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

When an average Malayali reads the name ‘Karakulam,’ the interpretation would be ‘Karayile Kulam’ or ‘a pond on land’. This ...

This tale illustrates how a hunter attained purification of the intellect and ultimately merged into 'Shivpada' (the abode of Lord Shiva) due to observing the Shivaratri fast unknowingly.

Shiva, in fact, is considered the primal guru ... renunciate — seeking neither company nor salvation — yet He is the abode of supreme bliss and the very essence of love. He is true love.” ...

Shiva’s abode is Mount Kailasha, but he is often shown meditating in graveyards. The Ganas might be the reason for this. As the story goes, Shiva was searching for a place of great purity where ...

In a significant gesture, PM Narendra Modi immersed the water from the Sangam in Prayagraj into the Ganga Talao, also known ...

During the joyous occasion of Rangbhari Ekadashi, devotees in Varanasi come together to honour Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with vibrant rituals and grand celebrations. Known as the abode of Kashi ...

Amalaki Ekadashi, observed during Phalguna Shukla Paksha, is a significant Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the ...

This year’s Amarnath Yatra to be spread over 38 days will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9, coinciding with ...