The story of Shiva curse to Brahma
The story behind why Brahma is not worshipped and why Ketaki flower is not used in temples.
Lord Shiva
The festival of Teej
Teej festival Teej is a widely celebrated festival across India. People celebrate this festival in dedication to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This festival is celebrated for marital bliss, well-being of spouse and children and purification of own body and soul. This festival is celebrated usually in the month of July-August, so it is also
Deoghar, Baidyanath dham and Shravan festival
The Shravan festival The festival of Shravan or Kanwar festival is the most auspicious one for lord Shiva devotees. During this month, devotees from various parts of Bihar and Jharkhand observe strict rituals. They carry holy water of Ganges (Gangajal) from Sultanganj to Deoghar for Lord Shiva. Pic. – Baidyanath Dham Mandir This month normally
Sati and Shakti peeths
Sati and Shakti Peeths have a significant importance in India. Sati is consort of Lord Shiva and there is a story behind the origin of Shakti peeths. Please read on for details on this interesting mythological story about Sati. Sati’s Penance Sati was daughter of Daksh Prajapati who was a ruler. When Sati grew old she performed
Jyotirlinga Somnath temple
Somnath Mandir (temple) Somnath is the foremost of 12 jyotirlinga located in Prabhas patan in Saurashtra in Gujrat. In this temple there is a small cave in which a lamp burns continuously. Pic. Somnath in Gujrat Legend Moon God Chandra being vary of his beauty was cursed by his father in law Daksha to wane. When he begged forgiveness Daksha said only Lord Shiva