Blogs — Lord Shiva

Mahashivaratri, or the "Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant and auspicious festivals in Hindu culture. Celebrated annually, usually in February or March, this festival holds immense spiritual and cultural importance. It is observed in honor of Lord Shiva, the third deity in the Hindu triumvirate (Trimurti), alongside Brahma the creator and Vishnu the preserver.Mahashivaratri is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performs the heavenly dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. It is a time for devotees to introspect, pray, and seek blessings for spiritual growth and liberation (moksha). Observances and Rituals Devotees typically observe...

Karthigai Deepam 2023 falls on 26 November on a Sunday. Karthigai Deepam is one of the important festivals that is celebrated in south India, especially Tamil Nadu. Karthigai Deepam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai, which falls between mid-November- December. Significance of Karthigai Deepam Karthigai deepam holds a great significance in Hindu mythology and is celebrated with utmost devotion, joy and happiness. The legend says that to prove their supremacy lord Vishnu and lord Bramha were in argument. Lord Shiva appeared in front of them and said that one who can reach the beginning and end of the...

Ashtami is the eighth thithi of the waning or waxing phase of the moon. Masik Kala Asthami is the eighth thithi that falls on the waning moon i.e. in the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every month. This day is dedicated to the lord Kala Bhairav a ferocious form of Lord Shiva. Devotees of lord shiva perform vratam by fasting without consuming anything the whole day to seek the blessings of lord Bhirava on the days of Kalasthami. When does Asthami occur The Asthami occurs nearly twice every month the waning and waxing moon. The waning phase - Krishna paksha...

Rudraksha is a naturally occurring seed that has medicinal and spiritual properties. It is believed that Rudraksha is the incarnation of lord Shiva. The teardrops that fell from lord Shiva’s third eye that fell on the earth are the Rudraksha.  This Rudraksha is very powerful to heal the mind and body hence the betterment of the human soul. Rudrakshas are very powerful to inhibit the spiritual and emotional well-being of the people.  Rudrakshas are believed to have healing properties that can help in treating the problems in mind and body. By wearing the powerful Rudraksha one will be able to...

Panguni Uthiram this year is celebrated on 05-April-2023 Panguni Uthiram is a festival celebrated by the devotees of Lord Murugan throughout the world, especially in Tamil Nadu. Panguni Uthiram is celebrated in the Tamil month of Panguni, on a full moon day with a Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. What has to be done on Panguni Uthiram day:  All auspicious events like pooja, homamas, weddings, ceremonies, and others are held on the day of panguni Uthiram.  The devotees take a holy dip in the river, temple pond, or at home to purify themselves and visit the nearest Murugan temple to seek the blessing...