The renowned pilgrimage site is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is located near the town of Sirsi. Nestled amid lush forests ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by ...

India's 12 Jyotirlingas, sacred abodes of Lord Shiva, are self-manifested energy cores with unique mythological tales. From Somnath, the 'Protector of the Moon God,' to the divine healer Baidyanath ...

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA—According to a report in The Times of India, a Shiva lingam dated to the fourteenth or fifteenth century was unearthed during a construction project near southern India’s ...

In India, Shiva is usually seen riding Nandi, the bull. But in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, he sits atop a giant frog. Around 200 years ago, a devastating drought struck the kingdom of Raja ...

Lord Shiva, the most worshiped god in Hinduism, is revered in many temples throughout India and the globe. Not only are these temples sacred places for believers, but they are also architectural ...

The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha - the festival ...

Mahashivratri, meaning the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is one of the most spiritually powerful festivals in Hindu tradition. While the festival is observed across India, Eastern India holds a special ...

Every year, people stay up all night in temples to honor Mahashivratri. The Abhishekam to Lord Shiva caused this to happen. From early morning until after midnight, priests pour holy gifts over the ...