S BalakrishnanLord Shiva’s temple in Thiruvalangadu is an important shrine for many significant reasons: It is a very, very ancient temple (5th century); it is one of Five Cosmic Dance Halls of Lord ...

To save the universe, Shiva drank the poison. However, instead of swallowing it completely, he held it in his throat to prevent it from spreading inside his body. The poison was extremely powerful and ...

Maha Shivratri is one of the auspicious festivals that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This year, the festival will be observed on Sunday, February 15, 2026. On this day, it is ...

Celebrate Maha Shivratri 2026 with these simple and sacred bhog recipes to offer Lord Shiva and seek his divine blessings.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. [1] Bronzes such as this one were ...

Maha Shivratri: The viral video shows the powerful Shiva Tandava being performed by two artists with grace. scroll down to watch it.