For example, Nandi the bull embodies strength for Shiva, while Garuda the eagle represents bravery and speed for Vishnu. The association of animals with Hindu gods is especially emphasized in the ...

Unlike most Shiva temples where Nandi, Lord Shiva’s loyal attendant ... holds immense significance in Hindu tradition. The mountain symbolizes Shiva in his elemental and formless state ...

Grand conclusion of Mahamastakabhisheka and Tirthankara Pancha Kalyana Mahotsava at Navagraha Tirtha, Varur, attracting ...

Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, and his girlfriend, Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, visited a Hindu temple before his concert. The couple visited the iconic Shri Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, ...

For the temple visit, Dakota Johnson wore a printed black suit and wrapped the dupatta around her. Chris Martin opted for a ...

GK Quiz on Hindu Mythology: Hindu mythology deals with the legends and tales of various Hindu deities that are worshipped in Hinduism. It provides various accounts of their evolution and how the ...

In Hindu tradition, Nandi serves as the devoted vehicle of Lord Shiva. While Nandi statues typically face a Shivalinga in Shiva temples, Basavanagudi's unique feature is that the Nandi statue ...