Articles related to "Lingam"

Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.

A devotee of Shiva named Supriya was tormented by an asura Daruka. When the demon was about to kill Supriya, Shiva emerged from the Jyotirlinga and killed Daruka.

Shiva appears to defeat the enemies of the pious king Vrishabhsen and then agrees to permanently reside in the ancient city of Avantika (now Ujjain).

Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.

When Ravana was unable to carry the Jyotirlinga to Lanka he severed nine of his 10 heads. Shiva appeared and rejoined them.

Shiva sent the Godavari River to sanctify the ashram of sage Gautam and then, at the behest of the Devas, agreed to eternally reside there as Trimbakeshwar.

Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas.

Parvati was preparing sindur to ornament her hair. From the vermilion paste emerged a Jyotirlinga.

Chandravati discovers a Jyotirlinga at Shri Sailam and erects a temple to Shiva. Over the centuries rulers expand the temple town to make it a living monument.

Twelve temples dedicated to Shiva, the Jyotirlingas, are specially revered because it is believed that the spiritually enlightened can see the lingas as columns of fire.

Understanding the diversity within the cruciferous family will help to avoid the most common mistakes in growing these vegetables. They share common diseases and pests.

Islam arrived in a Hindu-India via trade routes and along with Islamic invaders and Sufi mystics, and subsequently became a major religion in the Indian sub-continent.

Mount Arunachala, made famous by Ramana Marahishi, is said to bestow enlightenment and moksha (liberation from reincarnation) to the pilgrim who circumambulates its base.

Several times Somnath has been destroyed by Muslim invaders and rulers, but each time it has risen from the ashes like a phoenix.

Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple is Nepal's most important Hindu temple, and one of Kathmandu's main tourist sites.

A lack of libido in long-term relationships is a common complaint. This article explores physical and psychological reasons, and suggests practical ways to resolve it.

Yoni massage is way to heal physical blocks and open the body to pleasure. This article explains how to do it properly and where to find a qualified practitioner.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.