In this all-male temple-monastery complex, the monks study and practice Shaivism, a major tradition within Hinduism, which ...

Ashok Ogra Lord Shiva is a symbol of profound contradictions that, when understood deeply, dissolve into unity. Shiva is both ...

Had it been centrally governed like today, India, too, could have been a thalassocracy as were once Athens, Carthage, Great ...

Dogra kings played their cards well with the British and supported them in the 1857 revolt. They are remembered for rapacious ...

Dr Ramesh Raina Lalleshwari – the great saint-poetess ever produced by Kashmir, was born to a Brahmin family in 1335 AD at ...

Renowned for its elaborate architecture and intricate carvings, the temple is a major center for Shaivism and showcases the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu. The temple's design features a ...

Among the most revered is Lord Shiva, the supreme god of the Shaivism tradition. The temples devoted to Shiva are not only architectural marvels but also sacred sites steeped in history and ...

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