While Vishnu’s avatars are rulers, warriors, and guides, Shiva’s manifestations are raw, elemental, and beyond human perception. Shiva does take forms—but they are not like Rama and Krishna.

Gangaur Puja is an 18-day festival mainly celebrated in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. It is an ...

Sage Dadhichi’s son and Shiva's avatar, Piplaad cursed Shani Dev for causing his father's death, forcing him to lose his celestial position. When Shani Dev begged for mercy, Piplaad spared him ...