It’s easy to think of the gods as distant figures. The kind of timeless beings who reside in sacred texts, revered by the masses but never truly relatable. But the truth is, these gods didn’t remain ...

Hindus must not succumb to the taboo of marijuana, says Legalize Nepal founder Hemant Shahi, but instead remember their faith ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main ...

The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by pouring water or milk over the Shiva linga, a stone sculpture symbolic of ...

In the Bankali forests near Pashupati, the temple of the Hindu god Shiva, holy men and devotees puffed on cannabis smoke, a ...

He is as a wanderer — unfettered, uninhibited, solitary. Yet when He loves, He does so to the extent of effacing Himself. His ...

In addition to broadening opportunities for male artists, 'Shivaarghya' is a tribute to Lord Shiva, the cosmic dancer known as Nataraja. The festival not only honors their dedication but also seeks to ...

Chanting is the easiest means of connecting with God. Azhwars, Nayanmars, and Acharyas adopted this practice and handed it to us. It is sufficient if a person comes to know that God will be ...

Choosing a name inspired by Lord Shiva is a beautiful way to invoke his ... and prosperity just like the Supreme God himself.

in contrast to other Hindu festivities that emphasize revelry and happiness. In its literal sense, the phrase is "The Great Night of Shiva." Shiva’s Cosmic Dance: According to legends ...