Mahashivaratri - London Sri Murugan Temple
... held it in His neck, which turned blue due to the effect of poison. Shivratri is therefore also a day of thanksgiving to the Lord for protecting us from annihilation. The 14th shloka of Shivmahimna Stotra says: "O three eyed Lord, when the poison came up through the churning of the ocean by the god ...
... held it in His neck, which turned blue due to the effect of poison. Shivratri is therefore also a day of thanksgiving to the Lord for protecting us from annihilation. The 14th shloka of Shivmahimna Stotra says: "O three eyed Lord, when the poison came up through the churning of the ocean by the god ...
מוקהלינגה ﻣوﺧﺎﻟﯾﻧﺟﺎ - www.BahaiStudies.net
... earrings and a necklace and have the crescent moon on The iconography and making of the mukhalinga is pre- his head and the third eye on the forehead.[5] The faces of scribed in the Agamas and the Tantras.[1] These sculp- Shiva are carved generally from the ear onwards, emergtured lingas fall under ...
... earrings and a necklace and have the crescent moon on The iconography and making of the mukhalinga is pre- his head and the third eye on the forehead.[5] The faces of scribed in the Agamas and the Tantras.[1] These sculp- Shiva are carved generally from the ear onwards, emergtured lingas fall under ...
Shiva - the Ascetic God
... The river Ganga is shown to be gushing forth from the coiled, thick matted hair. His long hair is indicative of his spiritual powers. Ganga represents the flowing nectar of immortality or the gushing yogic power from the head of the master of all yogics. Ganga also indicates fertility. Another inter ...
... The river Ganga is shown to be gushing forth from the coiled, thick matted hair. His long hair is indicative of his spiritual powers. Ganga represents the flowing nectar of immortality or the gushing yogic power from the head of the master of all yogics. Ganga also indicates fertility. Another inter ...
هَارِ يهَارَا - www.BahaiStudies.net
... deity form of both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara) from the Hindu tradition. Also known as Shankaranarayana (“Shankara” is Shiva, and “Narayana” is Vishnu), Harihara is thus worshipped by both Vaishnavites and Shaivites as a form of the Supreme God, as well as being a figure of worship for other Hindu ...
... deity form of both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara) from the Hindu tradition. Also known as Shankaranarayana (“Shankara” is Shiva, and “Narayana” is Vishnu), Harihara is thus worshipped by both Vaishnavites and Shaivites as a form of the Supreme God, as well as being a figure of worship for other Hindu ...
Earth Quake Relief Collection
... devas (gods) and asuras (demons). It is said that when both gods and demons were churning the Ocean of Milk to obtain amrita (water of immortal life), they came across many unusual substances, including the deadly poison Kalakuta. As soon as they touched the poison, it exploded into poisonous fumes ...
... devas (gods) and asuras (demons). It is said that when both gods and demons were churning the Ocean of Milk to obtain amrita (water of immortal life), they came across many unusual substances, including the deadly poison Kalakuta. As soon as they touched the poison, it exploded into poisonous fumes ...
The Dancing Shiva
... gods destructive power as well as the discipline with which the power is exercised. It also cleanses the impurity of the soul. Both upper arms show the balance of creation and destruction. ...
... gods destructive power as well as the discipline with which the power is exercised. It also cleanses the impurity of the soul. Both upper arms show the balance of creation and destruction. ...
Trimurti
... • His lower left arm is pointing to his upraised foot- suggesting that everyone should join him in his dance. • His lower right arm is extended in blessing- in a symbolic way says “don’t be afraid.” • He dances on a dwarf-demon – representing ignorance of all those who do not understand that death i ...
... • His lower left arm is pointing to his upraised foot- suggesting that everyone should join him in his dance. • His lower right arm is extended in blessing- in a symbolic way says “don’t be afraid.” • He dances on a dwarf-demon – representing ignorance of all those who do not understand that death i ...
Two legends of Mahashivaratri
... Legend One: The popular legend of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, in which the gods inadvertantly unearthed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. Shiva saved the day by drinking the poison, which accounts for his blue throat in some Hindu art. It is said that Shiva was strong enough to h ...
... Legend One: The popular legend of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, in which the gods inadvertantly unearthed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. Shiva saved the day by drinking the poison, which accounts for his blue throat in some Hindu art. It is said that Shiva was strong enough to h ...
Vandana Shiva
Vandana Shiva (Hindi: वंदना शिवा: born 5 November 1952) is an Indian scholar, environmental activist and anti-globalization author. Shiva, currently based in Delhi, has authored more than 20 books.She is one of the leaders and board members of the International Forum on Globalization, (along with Jerry Mander, Edward Goldsmith, Ralph Nader, Jeremy Rifkin, et al.), and a figure of the global solidarity movement known as the alter-globalization movement. She has argued for the wisdom of many traditional practices, as is evident from her interview in the book Vedic Ecology (by Ranchor Prime) that draws upon India's Vedic heritage. She is a member of the scientific committee of the Fundacion IDEAS, Spain's Socialist Party's think tank. She is also a member of the International Organization for a Participatory Society. She received the Right Livelihood Award in 1993, and numerous other prizes.