During both occasions, thousands of devotees — particularly members of the transgender community, who dress as brides and grooms representing Lord Shiva and Parvati — participate in the ...

Devotees worship Lord Shiva and observe a fast on this day to benefit fruitful ... Vrat and worships Lord Shiva will be granted fulfilment of all his/her desires. Women observe this sacred vrat to be ...

Amidst many groups of foreign visitors reaching Mahakumbh Nagar, a group of Lord Shiva devotees from Brazil has ... Isabella, a female member of the group, said they are influenced by the culture ...

Pradosh Vrat is a significant Hindu fast observed on every Trayodashi. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is believed that sincere worship of Mahakal (Lord Shiva) on this day helps remove all sorrows and ...

Devotees throng Shiva temples across the country, perform late evening puja and offer milk to the Shivaling. Many spend the night chanting verses and hymns in praise of Lord Shiva. Women also pray ...