Walk into a Shiva temple in certain traditions, and you might see something that makes you pause. There, among the flowers ...

A look at the curved oval iconic representation of Shiva Lingam placed on a globular base which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum Garbhagraha of all Shiva temples has given rise to diverse explanation ...

An open letter from Rabbi Leo Dee to former hostage Yarden Bibas whose wife and children were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas ...

The bond between Israelis and the state—the covenant that says, ‘If you are captured, we will do everything to bring you home’—has been broken. The majority of Israelis feel betrayed. Even with the ...

Here is a look at birds' spiritual meanings in folklore, native cultures, and modern beliefs. Symbol of love: In Greek mythology, the sparrow was one of the birds associated with Aphrodite, the ...

and because it added a new piece of symbolism and history to the sanctuary: a replica of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, complete with one actual stone from the old city. So many Jewish families ...

While Lord Shiva is worshipped as the 'great god', goddess Parvati is a symbol of divine feminine energy and love. As per Hindu mythology, the epic love story of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati begins ...

Nandi, the sacred bull, is not just Shiva’s vehicle but also his most devoted follower. This symbolises faith, loyalty, and the importance of having patience and devotion in life. The Symbol 'Om' and ...

The Vedic and Puranic Origins of the Lingam The earliest references to the lingam appear in the Vedic texts, particularly in the Atharvaveda and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. The lingam is often ...

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Maha Shivratri, describing Lord Shiva as the symbol of 'meditation and ...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Maha Shivratri, describing Lord Shiva as the symbol of "meditation and renunciation." In his message ...

Each year, devotees honor this day with fervor and devotion, often wearing clothes that resonate with the divine aura of Lord Shiva. Among the many symbols associated with the deity, one colour ...