"What if the divine chose to reveal itself, unasked and unshaped?" That’s the mystery of Svayambhu Shiva Lingas — sacred ...

The lingam is often described as a cosmic pillar of light, symbolizing Shiva’s boundless and formless nature ( nirguna brahman ). The Shiva Purana elaborates on this by narrating the tale of ...

This visit is part of the promotions for his upcoming pan-Indian film Kannappa, which is set to release worldwide on April 25 ...

It’s a Harappan legacy bequeathed to the Indian civilisation. The Rig Veda does not mention the lingam or even Shiva. Lingam means sign or symbol—an abstract representation of Shiva.

This event is believed to have occurred on Maha Shivratri, and devotees worship the Shiva Lingam to honor this divine revelation. According to another legend from Hindu mythology, during the great ...

Devotees offer water, usually Gangajal to the Shiva Linga. Some people also use pure water to bathe the Shiva Linga during the ritual. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in the Mount Kailash ...

Another Jyotirlinga, this temple is renowned for its three-faced Shiva Linga. It is located close to Nashik and is an important pilgrimage center. Both a Jyotirlinga and a Shaktipeeth, the temple ...

Devotees engage in prayers, meditation, and chanting to remain spiritually alert. Shiva Linga Abhishekam: The custom of bathing the Shiva Linga, sometimes known as Abhishekam, drives Maha ...

The rituals of Mahashivratri involve decorating the Shiva Linga with flowers and bael leaves. Devotees observe a day-long fast and offer bhaang, fruits, honey, ghee, sweets and milk to Lord Shiva.

The rituals of Mahashivratri involve decorating the Shiva Linga with flowers and bael leaves Mahashivratri 2025: Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated annually in honour of ...