Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Siva sits in a remote forest under a banyan tree. This is His Sadyojata form, which means “quick birthing” and represents the power of creation. Two hands bless; the …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Mystics and ordinary people have had visions of God, seeing Siva in their meditations, in their dreams, within the sanctum of a temple. It is the third eye, our …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Siva has three perfections, seen here as parts of a complete circle. The Sivalingam is His transcendence. Nataraja is his dance of creation & Parashakti is His awareness/energy flowing …
Vedic Verses.
It was you, O Agni of the flaming hair, whom the peoples enthroned as their foremost guest, the master of their households, O God of the lofty ensign, of …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
This Kerala mural beautifully depicts Siva in the form of Ardhanarishvara, God who is half male and half female. Siva worshipers believe that Siva and Shakti are a one …
Vedic Verses.
Here comes the Night; with her twinkling eyes the Goddess has lit many places, adorned once again with all her beauty. Rig Veda X, 127, 1 Because the life …
Vedic Verses.
Even as a charioteer in the race acclaims his own chariot, so now acclaim the harnessing of Agni the glorious, the bountiful, – Rig Veda II, 8, 1 The …
Hindu Press International
Top Five Places in India Where Holi Is Gloriously Celebrated Source INDIA, March 18, 2019 (India): Holi is an ancient Hindu religious festival celebrated throughout India in the month …
Hindu Press International
Goddess Kalikambal Blesses Boston in New Temple Source BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, February 8, 2019 (Lokvani): In the heart of Chennai is located a popular centuries old temple known as Sri …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Like our faith, the red ball is unique. It has been adorned with the symbol of Saivism. The three white stripes are made with holy ash, called vibhuti. Ochre-colored …