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Top 17 Lord Shiva Temples In South India

Temples in southern India are world-famous for their distinctive Dravidian architecture, which attracts millions of visitors every year. The Pallava dynasty, which ruled Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and many parts of northern Tamil Nadu until the 9th century, pioneered this style of temple construction. These southern Indian states now house some of the most ancient Hindu temples that are not only beautiful to look at, but also man-made wonders. These magnificent…

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Father & Mother Of Lord Shiva – Who Gave Birth To Him

Lord Shiva is one of the most well-known hindu-gods in the world. People know him best as the god of ultimate destruction, however a few ancient scriptures mention him as the resurrector of the universe as well. He is among the three most prominent gods of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva himself), also known as the Trimurti. Lord Shiva is one of those gods who not only has a large…

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Top 7 Signs Indicate Lord Shiva May Be With You

At first glance, Lord Shiva appears to be the ultimate god of destruction, whose rage no one wants to witness. It is not, however, Lord Shiva’s only quality; he is also revered as an epitome of benevolence and one of the easiest deities to please. As a result, he is often called Bholenath, which translates as “Lord of Innocence”. The evidence can be found in numerous mythological texts, where he’s…

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Top 9 Largest Statues Of Lord Shiva In India

Lord Shiva, the god of ultimate destruction, is one of the supreme gods in Hinduism. He is an inseparable part of the entire Hindu belief system, making his presence visible in every nook and corner of this country, either in the form of Shiva Linga, temples, idols, or even statues.  When this much devotion towards a god meets modern architectural brilliance, sculptural mastery, and creativity, amazing things happen. In the…

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Top 9 Most Visited Lord Shiva Temples In India

Lord Shiva is one of the three main deities of Hinduism. Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are collectively called the trinity. They carry out an infinite cycle of creation, operation, and destruction of the entire universe. Among these three deities, Lord Shiva, as being the god of destruction, is responsible for the destruction and re-emergence of the universe. This endless cycle of birth and rebirth of cosmic creation is the basic…

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Shiva Gayatri Mantra Lyrics With Meaning

Lord Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction, responsible for destroying the universe and laying the foundation for a new beginning when the time comes. He is a member of the trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), involved in the creation, welfare, and destruction of the cosmic universe. Devotees of Lord Shiva thus worship him in all of his forms in order to please him and obtain moksha after death. He…

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Shiva Tandava Stotram Lyrics & Its Benefits

Shiva Tandava Stotram is one of the most popular stotras in Hinduism. The demon-king Ravana composed this Sanskrit hymn to the praise of Lord Shiva (the hindu god of ultimate destruction) for his divine mightiness. It’s believed that his stotram has a kind of ability to energize anyone listening to this powerful sanskrit hymn. Ravana is regarded as one of Shiva’s most ardent devotees. On his way to the top…

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Vishnu vs Shiva – Who Is More Powerful In Hindu Mythology?

Countless religions have come and gone since the beginning of human civilization, but Hinduism has always stood against time, making it the oldest religion in the world. Despite its antiquity, some questions never got solved. One such question is – Vishnu & Shiva are said to be the supreme gods in Hinduism. They are the holy part of the Trimurti – a group of three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva)…

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13 Animated Films On Indian Mythology – Ramayana & Mahabharata

With the success of animated films expanding beyond mainstream children’s genres, Indian production houses are now venturing into creating full-length animated movies, encompassing both 2D and 3D formats. These films draw inspiration from popular Indian mythological stories, primarily the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana, along with their iconic characters. Here’s a compilation of top-tier animated films based on Indian mythology. Ramayana – Legend of Prince Ram (1993) The 1993 anime…

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18 Names Of Hindu Puranas (With PDF Downloads)

Most of the present-day Hinduism is directly or indirectly based on the legends written in the Puranas. It is a vast collection of ancient literature (originally written in Sanskrit) covering a wide range of subjects, especially the stories of the various gods and deities in Hinduism. The Puranas were composed in the post-Mahabharata period. Because not all the sections of the Puranas were written by a single person, we often…

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Complete List Of 14 Names Of Yamraj – Hinduism

Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death, dharma, and justice. He rules the yamaloka (also known as naraka) and is responsible for carrying the afterlife justice to one’s soul after death. He punishes the sinners and rewards those who have lived a righteous life. According to the Shiva Purana, he is mentioned as the first mortal who was later made the god of death by Lord Shiva. In Hindu…

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Top 12 Most Ancient Hindu Temples In India

India is the birthplace of some of the major and oldest religions in the world. The most ancient ones are Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. According to some experts, the earliest roots of Hinduism can be traced back to prehistoric times, over ten thousand years ago. In modern times, the leftover cultural influence of these ancient religions can be seen in many parts of Southeastern Asia, China, and Afghanistan as well….