There is a story behind how Shiva got blue throat and why he is known as Nilkanth. This is a story of Samudra Manthan the great churning of the ocean.
Once Indra the king of gods came across the sage Durvasa. Durvasa had a beautiful garland got from Lord Shiva. Durvasa saw Indra and thought to…
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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…
What does the three horizontal lines of ash or vibhooti on Lord Shiva’s…
Shiva, the ascetic applies ash on his entire body. This indicates that everything is ash to Him since the ultimate…
Shiva’s Damaru
Shiva is often described as cosmic dancer and a great musician. Shiva's Tandavam is the cosmic dance and his Damaru…
Ardhanareeshvara : Purusha and Prakriti
Ardhanareeshvara is a combination of three words "Ardha", "Nari" and "Ishwara" means "half", "woman" and "God",…