One thing you may be questioning is why Lord Shiva is so often represented as a lingam. Linga basically means a sign or symbol. So the lingam is essentially a symbol of the shapeless universal consciousness of Lord Shiva. “Shiva” also means that in which the creation lies dormant after the…
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Makar Sankranti : The Harvest Festival of India
Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival of India. It is a very popular festival that is celebrated across the…
Supplication to Goddess for forgiveness
Neither I know recitation, nor do I possess any instruments of worship; I am unaware of any practices of singing…
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Lord Vitthal or Panduranga is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Once upon a time there was a devotee…
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Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River…
What does the three horizontal lines of ash or vibhooti on Lord Shiva’s…
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World’s Largest Golden Temple ; Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple in Vellore
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Quotes by Famous Personalities of the World in Praise of The Bhagavad Gita
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