For the people of Orissa, Shiva - one of the three central deities of Hinduism, the god of paradoxes, the god who forever creates and destroys - was the lord of their land. In Shiva all opposites ...

Mahashivratri, the ‘Great Night of Lord Shiva’, is one of the most sacred and powerful days when it comes to the worship of Lord Shiva. Some say it is the day Shiva married Parvati, others say ...

During this 5-day period of Jaya Parvati Vrat, devotees offer various prayers and puja to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. During this period, Uma Maheshwara puja is also performed. Fasting is an ...

People in different parts of the country observe this vrat with full devotion and dedication. This Vrat is observed in honour of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. In some parts of India, disciples worship ...