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Maha Shivaratri
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Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually to worship the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, The festival is observed on the caturdaśī of kṛṣṇapakṣa
Meditating Shiva statue on Maha-Shivaratri
Meditating Shiva statue on Maha-Shivaratri
One of eighteen seals depicting the "human and tiger" motif from the Indus Valley Civilization. These seals closely resemble the story of Gurudruha (L
One of eighteen seals depicting the "human and tiger" motif from the Indus Valley Civilization. These seals closely resemble the story of Gurudruha (Lubdhaka) that is associated with Maha Shivaratri.
Many legends explain the significance of Maha Shivaratri, one being it is the night of Shiva's dance(Tandava)
Many legends explain the significance of Maha Shivaratri, one being it is the night of Shiva's dance(Tandava)
Bilva (Aegle marmelos) leaves mentioned in the Legend of Gurudruha and traditionally offered to Shiva during Maha Shivaratri
Bilva (Aegle marmelos) leaves mentioned in the Legend of Gurudruha and traditionally offered to Shiva during Maha Shivaratri
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Shiva, also known as Mahadeva and Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism.
Maha Shivaratri
…Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually to worship the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, The festival is observed on the caturdaśī (the 14th lunar day) of kṛṣṇapakṣa (waning…
Statue of Shiva at Shivoham Shiva Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
Statue of Shiva at Shivoham Shiva Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
A depiction of Somaskanda with a dancing Skanda in the middle of Parvati and Shiva.
A depiction of Somaskanda with a dancing Skanda in the middle of Parvati and Shiva.
An ancient sculpture of Shiva at the Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra. 6th century CE
An ancient sculpture of Shiva at the Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra. 6th century CE
The Pashupati seal discovered during excavation of the Indus Valley archaeological site of Mohenjo-Daro and showing a possible representation of a "yo
The Pashupati seal discovered during excavation of the Indus Valley archaeological site of Mohenjo-Daro and showing a possible representation of a "yogi" or "proto-Shiva" figure as Paśupati (Lord of the Animals" c. 2350–2000 BCE