Why Shiva is also known as Gangadhar and what does it signify
There are many legends associated with Shiva and Ganga. Here’s taking a look at one of them.
Feb 03, 2016, 08:00 AM ISTDo you know what is the significance of Lord Shiva's 'damaru'?
Hinduism is a hugely practiced form of religion where we have many dieties and several legends associated with them.
Jan 25, 2016, 10:08 AM ISTWhy Lord Shiva has crescent on his head?
Deeply disappointed and angered by Chandra’s behaviour, Daksha cursed his son-in-law by saying that his body would perish.
Jan 21, 2016, 14:31 PM ISTModi govt used Indian Science Congress to promote "RSS-backed agenda": JD(U) chief
The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Saturday came down heavily on the government over presentation of some papers at Indian Science Congress in Mysuru, saying it smacked of "RSS-backed agenda", which is very "disgusting, ridiculous and dangerous".
Jan 09, 2016, 13:32 PM ISTWas Lord Shiva the greatest environmentalist of the world?
Lord Shiva, who is regarded as the 'destroyer of the cosmos', was also possibly the greatest environmentalist of the world, says a young botanist.
Jan 07, 2016, 10:13 AM ISTSpirituality: Lord Shiva's 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra' for conquering death
Lord Shiva is one of the widely worshipped Hindu gods. Also, known as Mahadeva—Shiva forms one of the important pillars of the Hindu trinity—Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
Dec 28, 2015, 09:29 AM IST12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva: Take a look
Worship of shivalinga is considered the prime worship for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
Dec 21, 2015, 15:18 PM ISTUnbelievable! This Shivling in Chhattisgarh grows every year
India is a land of various temples and religious sites. One such site is at Maroda village of Gariaband district in Chhattisgarh.
Dec 18, 2015, 19:35 PM ISTSpirituality: Monday special - Mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva for protection against evil
Chant the Rudra Gayatri Mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva on Mondays.
Dec 07, 2015, 08:54 AM ISTSpirituality: Know what is Kaal Bhairav Ashtami!
The ashtami falls on the eighth lunar day in the fortnight of the waning moon (Krishna paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik.
Dec 03, 2015, 13:40 PM ISTChant Shiva Moola Mantra
Start your week by chanting this Moola Mantra dedicated to the Lord Shiva, the Lord of the Lords.
Nov 30, 2015, 09:35 AM IST'Radhe Radhe Bolo Radhe Ma', says Markandey Katju
Known for speaking his mind, former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju now seemingly has a take on controversy surrounding self-styled godwoman Radhe Ma.
Sep 24, 2015, 20:38 PM ISTThis Kashmiri journalist feels Amarnath temple is a 'phallic block of ice'
An article in the United States' Foreign Affairs Journal has brazenly stated that the sacred Hindu shrine, Amarnath temple in Jammu and Kashmir, is a large, 'phallic block of ice' inside the cave and is being used as pilgrimage to assert Indian government's political control over the region.
Sep 16, 2015, 20:46 PM ISTManthan: An insight into the importance of Hartalka fast
Today, Manthan tells you the importance and value of the Hartalka fast and how it is helpful to those who observe it.
Sep 14, 2015, 18:50 PM IST