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 ...

This night commemorates the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati and the nights of cosmic dance. While the core devotion to Lord Shiva remains constant, the way Maha Shivratri is celebrated varies ...

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 ...

son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to mythological stories, once Tarakasur created chaos in the realm of the gods. In the ensuing war, the gods were defeated. Injustice and ...

It is also celebrated as the day of the divine union of Lord Shiva and Parvati after the Gods recreated Sati. Moreover, as per some legends, the day also marks the arousal of Jyotirlinga, an avatar of ...