What you should know about Lord Shiva?

In Hinduism, there are many Gods and Goddesses. Among the several interesting facts related to Lord Shiva, the foremost interesting facts are that the Lord is The God Who’s Always High, The destructive force. And The Lord is the most fascinating of Gods. Lord Shiva is the dissolving direct or indirect force in life Unlike […]

Importance of Lord Shiva in Hinduism

In Hinduism, it is to be highly noted that Lord Shiva has many titles and several names that is locally and regionally famous among the devotees and pilgrims across the nation and abroad. As per the Vedas, Lord Shiva is known generally as Rudra “the Terrible One”or “the Howler (Roarer)”. On the other hand, Lord […]

Lord Shiva, One of Trimurthi

The Lord Shiva is one of the godheads in the Hindu Trinity that include of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Bhrama. Lord is very power or ‘shakti’, the Lord is considered as the destroyer, the most powerful god among the Hindu pantheon. The most complex of Hindu deities is Lord Shiva. This particular Lord […]

Why is Lord Shiva worshiped by Shaivites?

Lord Siva is worshipped down the ages as the creator and destroyer of this world. Chanting of the mantra ‘Om Nahma Shivaya’ while offering prayers with Bael or Bilva leaves, Dipa, camphor, sandal-sticks, fresh water, lot of flowers and food to the Lord everyday gives peace of mind, to attain spiritual enlightenment and come out from […]

Shaivism in North India

Shaivism in North India – origin, history & importance of Shaivism in North India… Among the four major sects in Hinduism, Shaivism is the sect which says Lord Shiva is the Supreme of this Universe. The people following Shaivism are known as Shaivas or Shaivites. Mount Kailash, the holy river Ganga, Varanasi Temple and all […]

When is the right time to Chant Om Namah Shivaya?

When is the right time to Chant Om Namah Shivaya? The chant – Om Namah Shivaya is a mantra in Hinduism; especially in Shaivism. This is also called as the “Panchakshara”, meaning five syllable mantra. Kids at most Hindu homes will be asked to chant the mantra before they go to bed. Is this a […]

Important Concepts of Saiva Siddhanta Church

The Saiva Siddhanta Church was instituted in the year 1957 in San Francisco by Satguru Subramuniyaswami. This church helps in encouraging temple worship as well as disseminates the precepts of Shaivite Hinduism. Some of the most important concepts of Saiva Siddhanta are as follows: Siva, based on the concepts of Saiva Siddhanta, is the final […]

Maha Shivarathri for Shaivites

Maha Shivratri is the night that is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva according to the Hindu mythology. As the name itself suggests, ‘Shiv’ refers to the Lord Shiva and ‘ratri’ refers to night in Hindi literature. This is an annual festival and is also called the ‘Padmarajarathri’. Not only that, there are several […]

Why should a devotee worship Lingam?

Why should a devotee worship Lingam? Indian Religious History – Worshipping Gods and Goddesses If there is one thing that has hardly any parallels throughout the world, it is the Indian mythology. Indian mythology encompasses a plethora of gods and goddesses that have formed the mainstay of sustenance for devotees through worship of these gods […]

Association of Men devotees with Shivarathri

Maha Shivaratri generally happens to fall in the 2nd half of ‘Phalguna’ month (Feb/March), during the dark lunar phase on the auspicious 14th night of ‘Amavasyha’. It is Hindu religious festival that is celebrated with annually with gaiety and pomp across India. All through the night, acolytes of Lord Shiva keep watch over the ‘Lingam’-the […]

Why Hindus observe Shivarathri?

‘Maha Shivarathri’ which also religiously known as ‘Padmarajarathri’, is one of the most popular Hindu festival which calls for a majestic celebration every year, conducted as a divine tribute to Lord Shiva. The 13th or the 14th day of the Phalguna Month based on the Hindu calendar calls for this celebration. As a mark of […]

Significance of worshiping Lingam

The Shiva Lingam is considered to be a symbol of energy coming out of the ‘Lord of the Universe’. It is worshipped by Hindus all over the world. They seek the blessings of the Lord Almighty, for the well being of their family. The worship of the Lingam is considered to be a symbolic belief […]

Shivarathri at Thalassery Temples

Shivarathri is marked with grand festivity in many Lord Shiva temples in the town of Thalassery in the district of Kannur in the state of Kerala. These shrines are as follows. Thrccherumanna Sree Maha Siva (Akkara Kottiyoor) Temple is situated on the northern side of Baavati River and at a distance of 64 km. northeast […]

Shivarathri at Sri Kalahasti Temple & Patala Vinayaka Temple

Srikalahasti town is known for its historical Kalahastishvara shrine. Most of the devotees and pilgrims who make holy trip to Trupathi normally visit Srikalahasti which is just 30 km from here. Though it is regarded to be a Lord Shiva shrine, it is also the place where devotee and pilgrims and pilgrims first worship Patala […]

Maha Shivratri Quotes by Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder of Art of Living

Here is the importance of Maha Shivaratri & quotes on Shivratri as told by Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder of Art of Living… Mahashivratri is the day when the Shiva tattva touches the ground, touches the earth. The consciousness which is always ten inches above the material ground; the aura, the ethereal world which is ten […]

Importance of worshipping Lingam

Lingam, generally referred to as Shiva Lingam is an embodiment of Hindu Lord Shiva. Lingam is a Sanskrit word which means “mark” or “symbol”. In physical world, Shiva Lingam is represented along with yoni, the female creative energy, as an elliptical structure on a circular base. It is believed in Hindu mythology that the lingam […]

Maha Shivaratri 2021 wishes to all, Shivratri shubhkamnaye

Hindupad wishes a Happy Maha Shivaratri festival to all. Shivaratri is the biggest festival for all Shiva devotees and is one of the largest for all Hindus. Today, 11 March 2021, is Shivaratri. Shiva Lingodbhavam, Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam, Brahmotsavam in Shiva temples, Jatras (fairs), and many other rituals at temples attract millions of devotees. Jagran […]

Shivratri 2012, Maha Shivaratri 2012 date, Mahashivratri Festival

Shivratri, Maha Shivaratri is a major festival for Lord Shiva Puja. Maha Shivratri 2012 or Shivratri 2012 date is 20 February 2012. It falls on Masa Shivaratri day in February 2012. Shivaratri corresponds to Falgun Krishna Chaudas in North Indian calendar, and Magha Shukla Chaturdashi in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. Special pujas are performed in […]