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 […]
Shubh Maha Shivaratri 2015 – Celebration of Lord Shiva & Parvati’s Marriage
(CHAKRA) Maha Shivaratri is an auspicious festival in Hinduism celebrated by millions of devotees around the world. In Hinduism, the significance of Maha Shivaratri is due to Lord Shiva being married to Sri Parvati on this day. Maha Shivaratri literally means ‘The Night of Shiva’ when translated to English and therefore religious ceremonies and celebrations […]
Why is Kali dancing on Lord Shiva?!
Kali is one of the best known, but poorly understood forms of the Goddess. She is dark destructive and terrible in image. She is allied to the forces of death and destruction. The most common image of Kali shows her dancing on Shiva. This article aims to give an insight into Hinduism’s use of such […]
Picture of the Week: Lord Shiva Statue in Haridwar
This is a spiritual outdoor statue of Lord Shiva ji that is placed by the Ganges river. It was taken and submitted by one of our readers on their trip to the holy Hindu city of Haridwar in India.
Happy and Shubh Maha Shivaratri 2013 – March 10th
(CHAKRA) On March 10th, 2013 hundreds of millions of people around the world, mostly devotees of Lord Shiva and followers of Hinduism celebrate a spiritual and religious festival focused on Lord Shiva called Maha Shivaratri (also spelt as Sivaratri) Maha Shivaratri means “The Night of Shiva”. The religious ceremonies mainly occur during the late evening […]
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 […]