Why are Trimurti worshipped? What is the importance of Trimurti Devatas in Hinduism? The concept of Hindu Trinity is deep rooted in India’s religious traditions. The trinity is constituted of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesa who are referred to as creator, preserver and the destroyer of universe respectively. In performing their tasks these […]
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Sri Ashta Bhairava in Main sub directions
The eight Bhairavar are Sri Asithaanga Bhairavar, Sri Ruru Bhairavar, Sri Chanda Bhairavar, Sri Krodha Bhairavar, Sri Unmatha Bhairavar, Sri Kapaala Bhairavar, Sri Bheeshana Bhairavar and Sri Samhaara Bhairavar that are mention in the Hindu religious history. Among these eight Lords, four belong to other sub direction and the four Lords belong to the main […]
Why should pilgrims visit Lord Shiva Temples?
Since the dawn of religious beliefs, it has become a prevalent trend to go on religious journeys. These particular journeys to sacred places carry a mythological significance dates back to prehistoric times. Those who practise multi-cultural Hindu religion, largely go on pilgrimage for the sake of Lord Shiva at least once in life. Lord Shiva […]
Ravana Anugrahamurthi, Lord Shiva who blessed Ravana
Ravana anugrahamurthi is none other Lord Shiva himself. This name says that he showered his grace on the demon king Ravana in the epic Ramayana. Ravana is one of the profound devotees of Lord Shiva. It is said that demon Ravana is the foremost devotee to Lord Shiva ever in the history. He is the […]
Why is Lord Shiva called as Neelkantha?
Why is Lord Shiva called as Neelkantha? What is the story behind why Shiva became Neelakantha? The festival of maha shivratri is celebrated each year on 13th or 14th day of Phalguna or Maagha month in reverence to Lord Shiva. As per Vedic literature, this festival is celebrated in association with samudra manthan (or churning […]
Lord Muthappan: A manifestation of Shiva & Vishnu
In the Coorg region of Karnataka and in North Malabar region of Kerala, Sree Muthappan is a popular folk Hindu deity who is commonly worshiped with much dedication and devotion by the devotees and pilgrim belong to the Hindu religion. According to the Sanskrit language, the name of the deity is known as Muthappan and […]
Pranavamurthi, Lord Shiva originated from Pranavanaada
Lord Shiva is called Pranavamurthi, as he is believed to be originated from the Pranavanaada. Pranavanaada here is the Omkara. It is believed that Lord Shiva had his origin from the Omkara and then he started creating the Universe and the remaining Gods, thereby assigning their duties. The Srushti, which is called as the Universe, […]
Tandava Murti, Shiva in Dancing Form (Lord Shiva as Master of Dance)
Tandava Murti is one of the forms of Lord Shiva, which means Master of Dance. In Sanskrit, ‘Tandava’ or ‘Nritya’ means Dance. Lord Shiva is also known for his Dance, as Shiva Tandava is known to all the Universe. As the name indicates, Shiva Tandava means Dance performed by Lord Shiva. He is the origin […]
Significance of Shaligram
Shaligram is considered as Lord Vishnu himself. It is the stone worshipped by Vaishnavas mostly. Shaligram is also known as Shaligram Shila by the Vaishnavas, as they usually use that word. Shaligram Shila is the sacred stone worshipped across the world. According to one of the Beliefs in Vaishnava, whoever worships the Saligram, must obey […]
Rare Shiva Lingams in India
Worship of lingam is nothing but the worship of god Shiva. It is very much considered to be the divine phallus, containing within it the seed of the universe. It is considered that this seed has created all the life of the universe. It is also the symbol of shakti. Lingam is a rounded shape […]
Concept of Ashtamurti (Lord Shiva)
Astamurti abode is Mount Kailāsa. Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaya. The main weapon is Arrow (Dhanus). The lord’s consorts are Parvati or Sati or Shakti or Durga and mount is Prithvi (Earth). The howler deity in the Vedas, Lord Rudra, who afterwards transformed into the benevolent Lord named Shiva. This particular lord has numerous names […]
Religious Significance of Banalinga
Banalinga is a sacred stone and symbol of worship for Shaivites. This stone is available majorly in the banks of river Narmada in India. For this reason, it is also called Narmada Banalinga or Narmadeshwara Shiva Linga. According to the Legend, there lived a king of Demon ‘Banasura’ and he possessed a city called ‘Tripura’. […]
Dhyanalinga, What is Dhyanalinga?
Dhyanalinga is a Yogic temple situated in Southern part of India. It is exactly located 30 kilometers from Coimbatore. It is sanctified by Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev, who is a yogi and a mystic. It is a Yogic temple which has a space for meditation which is not assigned to any particular religion or sect. In […]
Significance of Trimurti
According to Hindu religious history, “Trinity” refers to Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Siva (the destroyer). Brahma has created the world and life and is often called with different names: Visvakarma, Pitamaha, Lokesa, Nabhija etc. He is the ingenious power of the worlds. Mother of learning ‘Saraswathi’ is his companion. Brahma is represented […]
Shiva Mahatmyam (Significance of Lord Shiva)
Lord Shiva, the chief deities of Hindu, is a paradoxical deity having many roles and immense power. Known by many different names like Sambhu, Samkara, Pasupati, Mahesa and Mahadeva, the devotees of Shiva are called Saivites. A synonym of ‘shakti’ or power, Shiva is considered as the most powerful gods in the Hindu pantheon and […]
Goddess Kali and Her consort Lord Shiva
The goddess Kali is considered as one of the incarnations of Goddess Durga. The Kali is important among the ten incarnations according to Hindu beliefs. People worship Goddess Kali with the belief that she will relieve them from any problem and bless them to lead a peaceful and healthy life. Though Kali Mata appears to […]
Shiva Temples in Adilabad district, Telangana
Telangana is popularly known among the devotees and pilgrims as Trilinga kshetra that means the Land of three great shivalingas, they are Srisailam, Draksharamam and Kaleshwaram. Most of the districts are blessed with rich and ancient temples of Lord Shiva across the state. One such district that is really blessed with Lord Shiva temple is Adilabad. […]
Asithaanga Bhairava: First Ashtabhairava
According to the Hindu Religious History, the eight Bhairava are… Sri Asithaanga Bhairava, Sri Ruru Bhairava, Sri Chanda Bhairava, Sri Krodha Bhairava, Sri Unmatha Bhairava, Sri Kapaala Bhairava, Sri Bheeshana Bhairava and Sri Samhaara Bhairava. Among these eight Lords, four belong to the main direction of South, North, East and West. These four directions have […]
Lord Shiva – various meanings
The word Shiva in the language of Sanskrit is known as “pure and destroyer”. According to the language of Hindi, the word Shiva is known as “The Auspicious One”. It is written either as Siva or Shiva, in simple English transliteration. The adjective word śiva, means “auspicious”, that is largely used as an attributive epithet […]
Vrisharudhamurti | Lord Shiva riding Nandi (Vrishabha, Bull)
Vrisharudhamurti is none other than Lord Shiva. Vrishabha, in other words Bull, is the vehicle of Lord Shiva and Lord Shiva being seated on Bull, is called Vrisharidhamurthi. Bull has got many names in association with Lord Shiva, the most popular one is Nandi. It is in the epics that Vrishabha,i.e, Nandi serves Shiva not […]