Shiva does take forms—but they are not like Rama and Krishna. Instead of being born into human struggles, Shiva’s avatars are cosmic phenomena, forces of nature, and mystical energies that ...

Hindus make various offerings to their deities; however, they refrain from offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Shiva and his family ...

Holi, celebrated globally, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Key legends include Holika and ...

Rang Panchami, celebrated five days after Holi, is a festival of colours, devotion, and positivity. Popular in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, it honours Lord Krishna and Radha ...

The reason behind the absent Holika Dahan bonfire, curiously, is Shiva — the god usually credited with accepting all that is ...

Holika Dahan is the day before Holi. It is also known as Holika Dahanam or Chotti Holi. This Hindu holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It commemorates the failed attempt to kill Prahlad, ...

Also known as the 'Great Night of Shiva', this festival is dedicated to ... Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh, according to the ...

Maha Shivratri, also known as the 'Great Night of Shiva' is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. The festival is celebrated widely across India on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha on the ...

Maha Shivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha during the month ... Devotees across the nation honour Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, offering items like dhatura, bel leaves ...