In the Dharmic tradition, Bhagwan Shiva is known as Adi Yogi – as in the first Yogi. He is credited with developing the system of Hatha Yoga and teaching it to his consort Devi Parvati. The Shiva Samhita is the dialogue between Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati in which he teaches her the secrets of […]
Picture of the Week: Eco-Friendly Shiva Lingam of Fruit
(CHAKRA) The Shiva Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and used for worship in temples. This picture of an environmentally friendly Shiva Lingam was taken at a temple in Ottawa Canada around Shivaratri and is made of various fruits.
Picture of the Week: Lord Shiva’s Life
Shivaji is one of the main deities of Hinduism that is worshipped as the paramount lord by the Shaivaite sects of India. Shiva is usually worshipped in the abstract form of Shiva linga. In images, he is represented as immersed in deep meditation or dancing the Tandava dance upon Apasmara, the demon of ignorance in […]
Shubh Maha Shivaratri (Sivarathri) – February 2012
(CHAKRA) On February 20th, 2012 millions of Hinduism followers around the world celebrated a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva called Maha Shivaratri (Sivarathri) Maha Shivaratri means “The Night of Shiva”. The religious ceremonies mainly occur during night. This is a celebration observed in honor of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was married to Parvati on this day. This is […]
The Blue Throated Shiva
Oh Shiva, I call your name silently from my heart. Teach me the secrets of yoga and the Self. -Yogi Baba Prem (CHAKRA) Shiva is often considered the lord of the Yogi’s, as Shiva, like Krishna, is credited with teaching the science of yoga. Commonly known as the destroyer, Shiva is often not embraced by […]
Shubh Maha Shivaratri 2011 – Hindus Celebrate Shivaratri Around the World
Millions of Hindus celebrated the festival of Maha Shivaratri (Sivarathri) around the world on March 2nd and 3rd, 2011. The biggest celebrations occurred in India and Nepal. Maha Shivaratri means “The Night of Shiva”. The religious ceremonies mainly occur during night. This is a celebration observed in honor of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was married to Parvati on […]
Ancient Hindu Temple Site Reveals Statue of Lord Shiva’s Sacred Bull
By Arun Shanghvi Nandi, Sacred Cow in Hinduism Jakarta, Indonesia (CHAKRA) – While searching an excavation site in Yogyakarta Indonesia, archaeologists have found a statue of Nandi, the sacred bull that carried the Hindu god, Lord Shiva. The ruins at the excavation site are believed to be an ancient Hindu temple. The revelation of the […]
February 12th – Hindu Devotees pay obeisance to Lord Shiva on Shivratri all around the World
Devotees paid obeisance to Lord Shiva on occasion of Shivratri on Friday. Right since early morning, people started gathering in the city’s temples. Police were on high alert outside major temples to avert any mishap. In major city temples including Sangla Shivala, Durga Mata Mandir and Dandi Swami, police and traffic personnel were appointed so […]