About Shiva

Shiva is the principal god of the Shaiva Religion of Hinduism. There are many iconographic similarities between Shiva and various Buddhist deities such as Avalokiteshvara and Chakrasamvara.
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Powerful Mantra Om Namah Shivaya

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Oct
2020
Hinduism, Mantras
Namah Shivaya is an important and popular in and Shaivism. It is the mantra dedicated to Lord . Shaivism is a sect that claims that the most important  is Shiva. The origin of this mantra dates back to thousands of years and is mentioned Yajurveda in the Shree Rudram hymn. And also in Rudrashtadhyayi which is a part of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is referred to as Shiva Panchakshara or simply Panchakshara, meaning the mantra of "five syllables" (excluding Om). The Gem of All Life (Jiva-Ratnam) is said to be the name of Shiva. 'Shiva' simply means auspicious. The Lord is so full of  that it's said that love itself is Shiva. Who is Lord Shiva? Copper Statue of Shiva Mahadev Painted Face Shiva .
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Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

19
Jun
2019
Culture, Gods, Hinduism
The is a concept in in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the of  the creator, the maintainer or preserver and the destroyer or transformer. These three deities have been called "the triad" or the "Great ". However, the and medieval texts of Hinduism feature many triads of and , some of which do not include Shiva. Trimurti - The supreme lords The Hindu .
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Chinnamasta Shivashakti

7
Jun
2018
Culture, Gods, Hinduism
Chinnamasta is the Goddess of transformation. She is one of the , the , and is probably the most terrifying of them. She is depicted holding her own head, which she has just cut off. Origin Stories of her origin vary, but one relates that was bathing with two attendants, Jaya, and Vijaya when the attendants asked the Goddess to satisfy their hunger. After putting them off several , Parvati looked all around .
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Dhanusha the bow of Lord Shiva

1
Feb
2018
Gods, Hinduism
Dhanusha also called or Dhanush is the bow of Lord Shiva. It is generally carried in the left hand. Lord Shiva uses Dhanusha for the destruction of the "." There is an epic story behind the Dhanusa. As mentioned in Ramayana, Lord Vishwakarma (The principal architect of the ) crafted two divine Dhanush. The first one was named "" and was given to  Lord . The second one was named "Pinaka" and was .
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Muktinath and the Muktikshetra in Mustang

28
Aug
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
The holy from Gandaki river gushing out of the 108 water spouts are said to cleanse the devotees of their sins and set them on a path to salvation. The waters are to as well and it’s called '' in language meaning "a hundred springs". The Muktinath pilgrimage The are believed to be terrestrial dwelling place of saints and the home of the . The Muktinath situated at an .
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The Ancient Town of Panauti and its Heritage

14
Aug
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Dharma, Hinduism, Temples
Panauti is one of the oldest towns in situated at the confluence of the two rivers Punyamata and Rosi. Legend has it that a third invisible river also meets with the two rivers, making it a Triveni (a scared place where three rivers meet). Many believe Panauti was named after the Punyamata river. Moreover, Panauti has been called by different names throughout like Punyawati, Punyamatinagar, Panchal desh, Punanti and Palaati. The Town The .
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Gokarneshwar – A sacred site on the bank of the Bagmati River

7
Aug
2022
Hinduism, Temples
The Bagmati River is a of to . A holy dip in the Bagmati river is said to free people from all the sins they have committed in this lifetime. There are numerous legends surrounding the of the river and the creation of on its banks. Along with the great , Gokarneshwar, also known as Gokarna is one of the holiest places located on the banks of river .
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Doleshwor Mahadev: The forgotten Head of Kedarnath

24
Jul
2022
Hinduism, Temples
After a treacherous trip up the mountains, Bhimsen, one of the five Pandavas spotted a gigantic looking bull in a distance which he knew was in disguise. Bhimsen known for his brute strength, forcefully caught the bull. When the bull was caught, he tried to escape but unfortunately, the bull was torn into several parts because of Bhimsen’s strength. Mahabharata, the epic depicts the struggle for power and conflict between two groups of .
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The Sheshnaryan Temple & Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery

17
Jul
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
In the same complex, close to the the Sheshnarayan is the oldest in , Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery. It is a great example of and cultural pluralism in . A , a and a prophetic vision Lord is one of the principal deities of . He is part of the holy that consists of three — , the creator, , the god of destruction and Vishnu who is responsible .
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Ram Mandir and the legend of Battisputali

10
Jul
2022
Hinduism, Monuments, Temples
There were scupltures of fairies placed inside the inner walls of Ram Mandir which led to the place being called Battisputali (32 fairies with butterfly wings). There is an enthralling story behind the fairies installed here. The epic Ramayana written by Valmiki has captivated people from all over the world for centuries. is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord . He is worshipped by from all over .
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