Shiva is also the cosmic dancer (Nataraja), an ascetic, a yogi, and Ardhanarishvara, the androgynous union of Shiva and his consort in one body half-male and half-female. One of the names given to Lord Shiva isPashupatinathwhich means ‘master of animals.’ However, this description of a...
Nirmala Ravindran
While Shaivites believe in Lord Shiva and disagree the presence of Vishnu with a sense of arrogance, Vaishnavas had their stand firm towards Lord Vishnu. The differences had also evoked political chaos, social unrest and personal loss to some families. The concept of Haryardhamurti is an attemp...
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Broom off skin ailments ; Lord Shiva is a pan-Hindu god who is worshipped by one and all gods, human beings and demons and getting blessed in return. It is not just the god but also the offerings made to please him that are quite fascinating. Devotees offer brooms to Lord Shiva at ...
WHO is urging leaders attending the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to guarantee equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and other life-saving tools; ensure the world is better prepared to respond to future pandemics; and renew efforts to achieve the Sustainable Develo...
“Time is going to come to a standstill psychologically and physically for all those who are in alignment with Kala Bhairava. Kala Bhairava has his own galaxy. He is Lord Shiva. He is the one who is creating time for different galaxies, including our planet Earth. ...
The objective is to make medicines, vaccines and diagnostics available as rapidly as possible to address the emergency, while adhering to stringent criteria of safety, efficacy and quality. The assessment weighs the threat posed by the emergency as well as the benefit that would accrue from the ...
Abe – Father of nations, Abraham – Exalted father 安倍- 国际之父,亚伯拉罕 - 尊贵的父亲 Christian – Follower of Christ, Christopher – Christ-bearer 基督徒 - 基督的追随者,克里斯托弗 - 基督的持有者 John – God is gracious, Jonah – Dove ...
some it is said that it is another product of churning the ocean, others say that the strain on Vasuki caused him to vomit it up. However, Shiva saves the day by drinking the poison and retaining it in his throat, which turns blue as a result. Thus Shiva acquires the epithet Nila...