One of the chief gods in the Hindu pantheon is Lord Shiva who is largely considered as the “the Auspicious One” in Hinduism. According to the Hindu religious scholars and pundits, Lord Shiva is part and parcel of the Trinity or Trimurti. Lord Shiva is considered as “the destroyer”, Lord Vishnu is considered as “the […]
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Religious significance of Mallikarjuna Swamy
Jyotirlinga is the sacred form of Lord Shiva and there are twelve such Jyotirlingas in India. There is a Jyotirlinga in Srisailam, where Lord Shiva is being worshipped as Mallikarjuna. Srisailam is located in Andhra Pradesh. The epics from Shiva Purana say that the story behind this Jyotirlinga goes around Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. […]
Religious Importance of Mahashivratri
India is well known globally as the land of festivals with its rich cultural heritage. Mahashivratri is an important Hindu festival that is totally dedicated to Lord Shiva – One of the trinity Gods of Hindu religion. As per Hindu mythology Lord Shiva is known as destroyer of the evil. Mahashivratri is regarded as an […]
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 […]
Hindu Trinity – Lord Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva
Etymologically trinity means three-in-one, where three entities create a universal totality. In Hindu Dharma, the existence of three Gods, Bramha, Vishnu, and Shiva forms the Trinity where God Bramha is the creator, Vishnu is the cosmic lord, and Shiva is believed to be the terminator who destroys for complete regeneration from the way of destruction, […]
Importance of Lingam Worship
Hinduism is a religion which has more than a hundred Gods and Goddesses. Apart from the Greeks the Hindus too boast of a vast mythology and a deep rooted culture. Amongst the Hindus we have a lot many Gods to worship and a numerous holy shrines to visit before we leave for our heavenly abode; […]
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 […]
Patrakali Amman & her consort Lord Shiva
Patrakali Amman is believed to be an incarnate of Hindu goddesses ‘Kali’, ‘Parvati’, and the mother goddess ‘Shakti’. She is also devoutly worshipped in her manifestation as the ‘Maariamma’ or just ‘Amman’-the principal mother goddess, in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Patrakali Amman also bears close association with goddess ‘Durga’ who is the […]
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 […]
6 Dravyas for Shivalinga Abhishekam
In Hindu religious history, Puja is a one of the ways to please God by worshiping him through a particular procedure involving some steps. In this festival of Maha Shivarathri, it is actually the Puja that plays the most significant role. It is said that on this day if a devotee pleases Lord Shiva, he […]
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 […]
Why should pilgrims worship Lingam?
The ‘lingam’ is a common form of worshipping Shiva in Hinduism. The symbol of Linga was an attempt by our ancestors to give some form to the Supreme power or Brahman. It can be interpreted as a symbolic representation of a formless, universal bearer or a complete one. A linga installed over a yoni represents […]
Mansarovar Yatra, Pilgrimage to Manasarovar Lake
The Manasa Sarovar or popularly called as the Mansarovar lake is a fresh water lake in the independent region of China popularly known as Tibet. Surrounding this lake is Mount Kailash in the north and Lake Rakshastal. It is a holy pilgrimage spot for Lord Shiva devotees and pilgrims. One can reach the Mansarovar Lake […]
Concise about Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva is a Hindu deity, part of the great holy Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh/Shiva – the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer). Shiv means welfare. Shiva is considered as the prime God in the Panchdev Pujan. In the Shiv Mahimna stotra, Pushpadant has described Shiva in a wonderful manner by mentioning him as unborn, […]
Worship of Lingam & its religious significance
Worship of Lingam & its religious significance, what is the religious significance of Shiva Lingam? Generally it is largely believed that God is not having any shape. In all the places, the omnipresent Lord Shiva will be present. it is to be highly remembered that this is strongly represented by the perfect shape of Shiva […]