The damru is one of the most iconic symbols of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in Hindu Dharma. This small, two-headed drum has a deep spiritual significance that goes far beyond its appearance as a musical instrument. When sounded, the damru is believed to represent Nada Brahma - the primal sounds…
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Nataraja : The Cosmic Dance – Poem by Rahul Dogra
Nataraja takes the cosmic stage
His wild dance untamed with rage
Creating, destroying in the same breath
As…
Mahashivratri : The Celestial Union of Shiva and Shakti
Our culture, traditions, and festivals have a deeper meaning. All of them are associated with a specific divine…
The Symbols of Shiva: Uncovering the Deeper Meanings Behind Them
Lord Shiva is one of the trinity gods of Hinduism, alongside Brahma and Vishnu. He is known by many names…
108 Names of Shiva – Free E-Book
The book "108 Names of Shiva" is a collection of 108 names , mantras and meanings associated with Bhagwan Shiva.…
Shiva-Lingam : The Sign of Lord Shiva
One thing you may be questioning is why Lord Shiva is so often represented as a lingam. Linga basically means a…
The Jagannath Temple Puri
The Jagannath Temple at Puri is one of the most revered Vaishnava sites of worship in India. One of the oldest…
Why Lord Shiva wears tiger skin ?
Shiva , the Digambaraaya is beyond the worldly affairs, so smears ash on His body and wanders through out the…
Why is Shiva called Nilkanth, the one with a blue throat.
There is a story behind how Shiva got blue throat and why he is known as Nilkanth. This is a story of Samudra…
How Nandi Became the Vahana of Lord Shiva
Once upon a time there lived a Sage namely Shilada. He was unhappy because he didn't have any child.
So, Sage…