Shiva Temples

Mahashivratri is a festival that celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and also marks the night when Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. On this auspicious occasion, devotees of Shiva observe fasts, chant mantras, ...

The Karnataka-Goa border, a region of immense cultural significance, is adorned with numerous awe-inspiring Shiva temples. These magnificent structures not only showcase architectural brilliance but also hold great historical importance. Embarking on a tour to explore these temples offers an enchanting ...

Are you aware that Bengaluru is home to a temple that is 1400 years old? It holds a special celebration every year, and the month of Sawan is considered particularly auspicious to visit this temple. Let's find out the location of ...

Shiva is worshipped in many forms and many places. He is worshiped as a primary deity by the people of India and Nepal, he is also worshiped as an important aspect of the Hindu religion, and is considered the supreme lord ...

Shiva, the cardinal power, according to Hindu religious beliefs, has played a significant role in shaping Indian culture and history. Depicted in mythologies as a peaceful entity or yogi, Lord Shiva is known by many names; Shankara in the South and ...

While the whole country curses the scorching summer, Bangalore people find themselves to be blessed with a more-or-less bearable summer. Over the last couple of days, the city experienced cool drizzles and rains. But this pleasant weather change was causing me ...

Hampi is a world in itself; every piece of structure holds mythology which is entwined with history. You can go on exploring and it never ends! Each stone, each pillar and each structure has something to convey in Hampi. We can ...

Sometimes it is not just devotion which takes us to a temple. Not that we are not religious but some unique events pull us towards it. Similarly, here is one temple of Shiva which goes through an interesting spectacle on a ...

Amidst the backdrop of Himalayan foothills stands this shrine of Lord Shiva. It is built similar to the other temples of the region. It is a stone architecture perched on a hill top in the village of Lakhamandal. This shrine is ...

Shiva is one of the most interesting gods in the Hindu religion. If we observe, some Shiva temples are found in the unlikeliest of places across India. Even the famous Amarnath and Kedarnath Temples are not easily accessible. A sense of ...

Dharmasthala holds a great importance among several religious places in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. 800-years old history of this temple town is interesting to hear. A unique culture exists in this town which stands as a grand example of multi-culturalism in India. ...

We have always seen Shiva Linga (Ling) in black or ice Ling (only in Amarnath). How about a colourful Shiva Linga? The tales of this temple are as vibrant as the Linga himself! No doubt this is one of the mysterious ...