Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Shivalinga or Shivling is that iconic symbol you've probably seen in temples. That smooth cylindrical stone structure with ...

Why are there only 12 Jyotirlingas? Discover the legend of Shiva's infinite pillar of light and the list of sacred shrines in India.

It is believed that those who fast on this day have their wishes fulfilled. On this auspicious occasion, temples see large ...

Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world and Maha Shivaratri is one of its largest festivals, also known as The Great Night of Shiva. This day honors Lord Shiva in remembrance of overcoming ...

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity. Find this year's date in the multifaith calendar Mahashivratri (also known as Shivaratri) is a Hindu ...

A group of workers laying the foundation for a house on a piece of land owned by a dairy farmer in Thuthipattu village near Ambur in Tirupattur unearthed a 500-year-old shiva linga. A team of ...

In the month of Shravan, many people visit Shiva temples, especially on Mondays. Pouring water on the Shiva-linga is seen as an act of piety. Water is carried from rivers. The pot with the water is ...

Legends surround ancient Indian temples like Somnath and Konark, showcasing advanced scientific understanding. The Somnath temple's Shiva-Linga possibly levitated using magnetic principles, while ...

The Shivalinga or Shivling is that iconic symbol you've probably seen in temples. That smooth cylindrical stone structure with water or milk being poured over it. You must've wondered what it actually ...