Nataraja takes the cosmic stage
His wild dance untamed with rage
Creating, destroying in the same breath
As ignorance challenges wisdom's path
Apasmara's veil of delusion descends
Severing the thread that knowledge transcends
Yet the dancer's steps pierce the night
His rhythm ablaze with…
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Lord Shiva
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 Lord 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…
Painting : Ardhanrishvara In Eclectic Colours
Ardhanrishvara Painting Description : The handsome, omnipotent Shiva fuses into the beauteous, compassionate…