Shiva the Supreme Destroyer, the Ascetic, the Ultimate Masculine Force. He is worshipped by millions, yet his essence remains paradoxical. Indian men bow before him, chant his name, and smear ...

The narrative also traces Shiva's transformation from an ascetic (Vairagi) to a householder (Grihastha), highlighting how the goddess Parvati reshaped him into Shankar, a multifaceted figure ...

Nurture a Strong Sense of Purpose and Discipline Shiva, though a free spirit, also embodies discipline in his ascetic lifestyle and dedication to meditation. He teaches us the importance of ...

Parvati may have been regarded as feminine because she creates, gives birth. And consciousness as masculine because of its association with Shiva, the yogi-ascetic. This 12th century stele of Uma ...

Maha Shivratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, is a time for devotion, meditation, and spiritual awakening. It celebrates Lord Shiva, the Supreme Being known for his wisdom, power, and ...

The puranas tell us that when Shiva came in the traditional baaraat to wed Parvati, the daughter of King Himawaan, Parvati’s mother wept in anger and disappointment to see the ascetic figure ...

It is a night dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Unlike most Hindu celebrations held during the day, Shivaratri takes place at night, symbolising the destruction of negativity and ignorance.