According to scriptures, especially the Shiva Purana, the significance of the four-phase worship is as follows: People perform puja as per their devotion and capacity. Some conduct elaborate ...

Shiva is considered masculine, and conceptualised as pure consciousness -- call it soul, transcendent spirit, whatever that ...

According to the Shiv Purana, offering just Bel Patra along with water can immensely please Lord Shiva. However, unknowingly offering it incorrectly can hinder the spiritual benefits. Here’s a ...

In temples, devotees congregate and sing devotional songs and chant hymns. Reading the Shiva Purana and Other Tales Devotion and spiritual understanding are improved by reading or hearing the ...

The series delves into the Shiva Purana, a sacred text that portrays Shiva as the destroyer within the Hindu trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). It addresses the seeming paradox of Shiva's ...

On this day, chanting Shiva mantras and reciting the Shiva Purana are considered highly auspicious. In spirituality, the Maha Shivratri is also considered a powerful time for meditation and self ...

Shiva himself has stated in the Shiva Purana that those who worship him on this night will be freed from past sins. Devotees begin the day with a ritual bath, followed by prayers to the Sun and Shiva.

Reading Sacred Texts: Studying scriptures like the Shiva Purana and listening to stories of Lord Shiva's exploits inspire devotees and deepen their understanding of his teachings. Charity and Acts ...

The series delves into the Shiva Purana, a sacred text that portrays Shiva as the destroyer within the Hindu trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). It addresses the seeming paradox of Shiva's ...

Kharmas is a period during which auspicious activities are avoided. It occurs when the Sun enters Sagittarius and Pisces.