"Could the holiest site in Islam, the Kaaba in Mecca, have once been a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva? What if the ...

The Vedic and Puranic Origins of the Lingam The earliest references to the lingam appear in the Vedic texts, particularly in the Atharvaveda and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. The lingam is often ...

A look at the curved oval iconic representation of Shiva Lingam placed on a globular base which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum Garbhagraha of all Shiva temples has given rise to diverse explanation ...

The ministry clarified that the ceremony of Shiva Lingam was historically a significant ritual for ancient kings. “This ritual was traditionally conducted within temple sanctuaries, typically at the ...

The ministry clarified that the ceremony of Shiva Lingam was historically a significant ritual for ancient kings. The ministry added that a wedding, in contrast, is a sacred union between a man and a ...

Devotees offer water, usually Gangajal to the Shiva Linga. Some people also use pure water to bathe the Shiva Linga during the ritual. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in the Mount Kailash ...

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 27 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the Koothaippar Mahakaleeswari Temple near Thiruverumbur in Trichy district witnessed a grand ...

Five Ways To Offer Water To Shiva Lingam: If you wish to offer water to Shiva Lingam, here are five traditional methods: Slowly pour a pot of pure water over the Shiva Lingam’s head (Shish) with ...

The Shivoham Shiva Temple is known for its 65 feet tall colossal Shiva structure. The temple has the biggest Shiva Linga gate in the city of Bangalore. The temple also houses a 32-feet-tall statue of ...

Following the abhishekam, the Lingam was draped in a sacred cloth, and a grand Maha Deeparadhana (lighting lamps) took place. The Maha Shivaratri, also known as the great night of Shiva ...

Baahubali & Baahubali 2: The Baahubali duology explores themes of destiny and mythology. It features an iconic scene where Baahubali (Prabhas) lifts a massive Shiva Lingam, showcasing his strength and ...