Category Archives: Hindu Gods

Shaivism - Saivism Sects and Beliefs
20 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Spirituality

Methods of Worship in Shaivism

Shaivism is one of the three major types of contemporary Hinduism, together with Vaishnavism and Shaktism, and structured worship of the Indian deity Shiva. Shaivism encompasses a wide range of movements, including the highly philosophical Shaiva-siddhanta, the socially separate Lingayat, ascetics like the dashnami sannyasins, and a plethora of folk varieties. The Vedas mention Rudra […]

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Superiority of Shiva Shakti
20 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality

Aspects of Shiva

Lord Shiva has so many different names like- Mahadeva, Mahayogi, Pashupati, Nataraja, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhava, and Bhole Nath. He is one of the most complex and powerful Hindu deities. Shiva is the destroyer—the most powerful deity in the Hindu pantheon and one of the godheads in the Hindu Trinity, along with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva […]

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Adiyogi - Lord Shiva - The First Teacher of Yoga
19 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Linga Purana, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality

Shiva and Shaivism – Origin, Beliefs, Practices, History & mentions in Vedas

Shiva, also known as Mahadeva, is one of Hinduism’s most important deities. In Shaivism, one of Hinduism’s primary traditions, he is the Supreme Being. The Sanskrit word “iva” (शिव, often transliterated as shiva) denotes “auspicious, propitious, cordial, benign, kind, benevolent, friendly,” according to Monier Monier-Williams. In folk etymology, the root words for iva are śī, […]

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Shiva Linga - Paadal petra Shivathalangal
18 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Linga Purana, Spirituality, Vrat Katha

Spiritual & Symbolic Significance of Maha Shivratri

Mahashivratri, or “The Great Event of Shiva,” is a spiritually significant night. Sadhguru discusses why Mahashivratri is observed, as well as how we should take use of this opportunity. There used to be 365 celebrations in a year in Indian culture. To put it another way, they just wanted a reason to party every day […]

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What is Bhakti Yoga? Understanding the Path of Bhakti Yoga
12 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy, Yoga

What is Bhakti or Devotion?

What is Bhakti? Bhakti is a Sanskrit word which is derived from the word bhaj which means “go to onself to” or “have recourse to” or ” to pray” or we can say “to worship“. This word so many different meanings. It means “attachment, fondness, love, faith, devotion, religious, piety to somethings as spiritual, salvation […]

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07 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Popular Temples, Uncategorized

21 Famous Devi Temples

Devi is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘goddess’; male status is deva. Devi and deva mean ‘heaven, God, whatever is good’, and they are the personal names of the goddess in Hinduism. The idea and reverence for the goddess comes from the Vedas, dated to about 3rd century BC. However, they did not play a significant […]

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06 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Uncategorized

Goddesses in Hinduism – Their symbolism and significance

The most renowned features of Hinduism is the worship of devis, or goddesses, of ancient civilization. The Indus people worshiped a form of Goddess Mother. Vedic peoples worshiped goddesses and deities, such as Indra, Varuna, Agni, and Brahmanaspati. Hinduism has both the male and the female deities representing the higher powers of the universe, and […]

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Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
05 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata, Uncategorized, Yoga

Pashupata Shaivism

Pasupata (also known as Pashupatha) Shaivism is not only one of the oldest sects of Shaivism but also one of the oldest Ascetic sects of the Indian subcontinent. Some view it as a philosophical principle, Pasupata Darsana. However, it was an ancient sectarian tradition in Saiva, with more than 2000 years of history. Pasupata Saivism […]

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04 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

Devi Bharavi

Devi Bhairavi, the fifth of the Mahavidyas, is the goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction. The name Bhairavi means “terrible,” “terrible,” “terrible,” or “terrible.” Devi Bhairavi is an angry goddess whose name brings terror to all three worlds. Bhairavi is responsible for creating what is followed by destruction. Also known as Tripura Bhairavi, associated with […]

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Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Spirituality, Yoga

Hindu Worship

Worship or Puja Hindu worship, or puja, involves the use of images (murtis), prayers (mantras) and universal paintings (yantras). An important feature of Hindu worship is the image, or idol, that can be worshiped at home or in the temple. Hindu worship is basically a personal act and not a public ceremony, as it involves […]

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Why is Shiva worshipped in the form of linga
20 Mar
Ancient Indian Literature, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Vedic Practices

Why is Shiva Worshipped in the form of Linga or Lingam?

Shiva meaning “The Auspicious One” is one of the three major deities of Hinduism. He is worshiped as the Supreme God within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism and is also called “the Transformer and the Destroyer”. The most popular form of worshipping Lord Shiva in Hinduism is in the Linga form. It is known […]

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