Hindus make various offerings to their deities; however, they refrain from offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Shiva and his family ...

This temple, which is believed to be extremely powerful, opens up only on a few selective days such as Shivratri, Rang Bhari ...

'He is the God of Gods, the originator of yoga and the Vedas, the most powerful masculine figure who respects the feminine.' Text: Divya Nair/Rediff.com Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE ...

A major Hindu festival, Mahashivratri is observed every year in honour of the deity Shiva. It celebrates Lord Shiva's divine energy and commemorates his wedding with Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva ...

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Kashi, also known as Varanasi, is home to a unique Shivling accessible only once a year on Mahashivratri or on special occasions. Located deep underground, the Pita Maheshwar Shivling grants ...