Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of ...
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Why Shiva is Worshipped by Both Gods and Asuras
In the pantheon of Hindu deities, Shiva stands as a paradox, a mystery, and a profound truth. He is the yogi who renounces everything yet governs everything. He is the destroyer who creates space for ...
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All About Shiva, God of Destruction and Transformation
Shiva is also celebrated as a yogi and ascetic, embodying both immense power and serene detachment. He is one of the most complex and multifaceted figures in Hindu mythology, representing ...
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Kumbh Mela is more about ‘Shakti’ than ‘Moksha’
Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Kumbh Mela reveals a side of Hinduism that is often not talked about. There are no ...
Travancore royal visits Lepakshi temple in Andhra’s Sri Sathya Sai district
Aswathy Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi explores Vijayanagara art and history at Lepakshi and Penukonda, expressing admiration ...
Aghori Sadhus, Know their mysterious world, what their life look like, and how are they different from Naga Babas?
The Aghori sect follows the teachings of Baba Kinaram, who lived in the 18th century, and they regard his actions as part of their tradition. The Aghori sect originally emerged in Varanasi and has ...
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Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The photo of a Naga Sadhu — a Hindu ascetic — at the confluence of the ... mercenary armies who generally revere Hinduism’s Lord Shiva. The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition ...