Walk into a Shiva temple in certain traditions, and you might see something that makes you pause. There, among the flowers and incense, is an offering of meat and alcohol. Not fruit, not sweets—meat ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...