One of the popular tales of Mahashivartri is that of a hunter who completed the puja rituals unconsciously and the Lord granted him the fruits of the worship. The conclusion – “Lord Shiva is innocent (Bholenath) enough to grant boons even if the rituals are performed unconsciously, without realizing or meaning it. Is it really the case? Continue reading
One of the prominent aspects of Shiva is Shakti. Shakti is the feminine aspect of the divine – parambrahm. Hindu philosophy is probably the only religious doctrine in the world that realizes and emphasizes on the motherhood of the God. Devi sukta appears in the tenth mandal of the Rigveda. This of course often creates a debate on singularity and gender of the supreme power. Continue reading
Created by shri Shankaracharya, the great teacher, this stotrram presents Lord Shiva as the ultimate creator, protector and destroyer of the universe. This magnificent work praising shiva is worth collecting and reciting. Continue reading
Shiva Manas Puja, written by Adi guru Shankaracharya is a very special hymn, which not only praises Shiva, but also depicts the true flavour of Shiva worship. Shiva needs devotion and not demonstration. Continue reading
Lord Shiva is worshipped in varied forms. However, the most popular of them is Lingam form. Shivastaka glorifies the various qualities of Shiva Lingam. Continue reading
