Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation.

Mahashivratri, which means “the Great Night of Shiva” in Sanskrit, takes place as Lord Shiva's cosmic energies are said to be at their highest.

On this day, which will be celebrated on Sunday, February 15, devotees will observe nirjala or phalahar vrat, offer him (Lord ...

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Mahashivratri is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. However, without these five important items, the Mahashivratri puja is believed to remain incomplete. Preparing the right ...

India’s best-selling author Amish Tripathi has been working on documentaries for some time now and his latest outing is Discovery India’s Legends of Shiva With Amish. The mythological figure of Hindu ...

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Famous Shiva Temple in Uttar Pradesh: The festival of Mahashivratri is considered the most important festival in the life of ...

Here are the top 10 modern and powerful baby names for boys which are inspired by Lord Shiva, starting with 'S'.