Vedic tradition reveres Lord Shiva as both destroyer and protector, shielding devotees from negativity, including envy. The ...

An Opening into a Deeper Myth In the vast ocean of Hindu mythology, tales are not merely stories but philosophical lessons ...

They neither have any special spaces of worship nor are they part of Hindu temples. Hence the idea of Shiva as their god is a misnomer. (This appeared in the print edition as "Not A Dalit God") ...

Musically, Shiva has found several patrons worldwide ... “People may be drawn to Him because He seems like a woke God, but His freedom is not something that can be gauged with elemental eyes.

Shiva is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, known as the god of destruction and transformation. He is a central figure in the Trimurti, alongside Brahma (the creator), and Vishnu (the ...

In Hinduism, gods and goddesses are often depicted with their vahanas, which are animals or mythical creatures that serve as their vehicles. Each vahana carries deep spiritual meaning, reflecting the ...

"As a child, He (Lord Shiva) inspired the rebel in me," says Amish. "But, over time, he also provided so many answers to my questions. He is the God of Gods, the originator of yoga and the Vedas ...

One central function of the Shiva Minyan, then, is to restore access to God’s love. Words often remain superficial, and sermons regularly fail to penetrate the recesses of the human heart.

Earlier in the evening, hundreds of Hindus, including Shahi and his friends, performed rituals for Shiva at the nearby Divya Dham Mandir, a vast temple with larger-than-life statues of the gods ...