Most gods sit on thrones. Shiva sits on a tiger skin, under open skies. Most gods are adorned in gold. Shiva wears ash from the cremation ground. In a pantheon filled with gods of order, law, and ...

In a Nutshell: Hindu mythology isn’t just a window into the past—it’s a mirror to our present and a guide to our future. It’s where gods behave like humans and humans chase the divine.

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world and is rich in both stories and the meanings they hold for the community. And all the Gods worshipped in Hinduism have a unique attribute to them.

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.

Symbolism behind the Vahanas of Hindu Gods(Freepik) Shiva and Nandi. Lord Shiva, the embodiment of destruction and transformation, is associated with Nandi, the bull.

Devotees wait in line to enter the Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple to pay respects to God Shiva during the Kumbabishekam ceremony in Concord, Calif., on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Northwestern’s Hindu YUVA hosted a Mahashivratri celebration Sunday in Parkes Hall with a modified wedding ceremony, interactive activities, bharatanatyam and musical performances. Mahashivratri ...