Lord Shiva

Shravan 2016: Note down the dates of Somwars or Mondays in this auspicious month

You may make a note of the following Shravan Somvar dates.

Jul 21, 2016, 11:12 AM IST

Shravan 2016: Simple things to do in this auspicious month

Since, the month of Shravana is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the most supreme of the Hindu Trinity, many devotees observe fast, visit temples, do abhishek and offer bilva leaves and milk to the Linga.

Jul 19, 2016, 14:40 PM IST

Heartbreak for lakhs of pilgrims! Ice 'Shiva Lingam' at Amarnath cave shrine melts completely

Heartbreak for lakhs of Amarnath pilgrims. Ice lingam of Lord Shiva has melted completely at the Amarnath cave shrine, 34 days before the yatra concludes.

Jul 15, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

Amarnath yatra continues to remain suspended for the second day

 The Amarnath yatra continued to remain suspended for the second consecutive day today owing to the ongoing unrest in Kashmir following the killing of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces last week.

Jul 15, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Security arrangements in place in Muzaffarnagar for Kawad

In view of the upcoming Kawad Yatra, district authorities here have put in place security arrangements to ensure smooth conduct.

Jul 14, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir

Another batch of pilgrims escorted by the security forces on Tuesday left Jammu for the Kashmir Valley in a convoy.

Jul 12, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Chopper service for this year`s Kedarnath Yatra winds up operations

Of the 2.5 lakh pilgrims who visited the Kedarnath shrine this year, 58,000 used the chopper service.

Jul 12, 2016, 08:35 AM IST

Second batch of 1,871 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

Another batch of 1,871 pilgrims left Jammu city on Sunday in a secured convoy to perform the Amarnath Yatra.

Jul 03, 2016, 08:55 AM IST

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat—Why it is celebrated!

All the lord Vishnu followers have an important day to relish the fasting as today happens to be Yogini Ekadashi.

Jun 30, 2016, 10:39 AM IST

Find out which day of the week is dedicated to which Lord!

Find out the significance of the days of the week!

Jun 25, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

When Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali adorned matchboxes!

Austrian matchboxes came up with labels o" "Hunoom"n" (Hanuman) and Gaja Lakshmi.

Jun 02, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

Legend behind the famous Baijnath Shiva temple—You will be surprised to know the British connection!

We all have heard about the famous Baijnath Shiva Temple either from our parents or read it somewhere in a paper.

May 27, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Ajay Devgn in trouble? Complaint against actor over 'Shivaay' poster

Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn recently shared a poster of his upcoming venture 'Shivaay' on Twitter. However, it seems to have rubbed some on the wrong side.

May 26, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

After Shani Shingnapur, Hamirpur's Balak Nath temple to allow women devotees in cave

 After Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust lifted the 400-year old tradition of restricting women from entering the sanctum sanctorum, the famous Baba Balak Nath Trust in Himachal's Hamirpur district has decided to allow the female devotees in the cave of "Babaji".

Apr 14, 2016, 23:55 PM IST

Unmarried women wish to have a husband like Lord Shiva – Here’s why

What do women really desire? What is it that they look for in a man? Here’s taking a look at some of the characteristic traits described through metaphors that women wish for in their life partner.

Apr 05, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

Submerged temples rise after more than three decades in Maharashtra

Several temples have resurfaced for the first time after over three decades along the stretches of the Godavari passing through Chandori village.

Mar 27, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

Activist Trupti Desai detained for entering Trimbakeshwar temple

Activist Trupti Desai has been detained by the police after she entered the Trimbakeshwar temple to offer prayers.

Mar 25, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

Benefits of Rudraksha mala in Hindu religion

Traditionally hailed as a holy bead used for the purpose of prayer and worship – Rudraksha bead holds reverence in the Hindu religion.

Mar 20, 2016, 14:47 PM IST

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Some interesting facts about Mount Kailash

Lord Shiva is seated in a never ending meditative posture on Mouth Kailash. 

Mar 18, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra 2016: Dos and Don’ts

The Press Information Bureau of the Government of India has shared the guidelines issued by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board for the Yatris.

Mar 17, 2016, 14:02 PM IST