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Raveena Tandon lives in Rs 80 crore Bandra home Neelaya with husband Anil Thadani, featuring 50-year-old Nandi sculpture, marble floors and luxurious interiors

Raveena Tandon's home, named Neelaya, is located in Bandra and has an estimated value of Rs 70 crore to Rs 80 crore. The residence features spiritual decor, including stone sculptures of various deities placed according to Vastu Shastra principles. A combination of modern luxury and traditional charm characterizes the living…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Why Is One Member Missing From Shiva’s Family Statues?

At first glance, Shiva’s family may look like one of the most unusual families in Hindu tradition. Shiva has a snake around his neck, while Kartikeya rides a peacock, traditionally seen as the snake’s natural enemy. Ganesha has a mouse as his vehicle, while Nandi is always by Shiva’s side.…

MyLifeXP · Sep 11

Why Nandi Is Lord Shiva's Most Beloved Devotee?

If you have ever visited a Shiva temple, you have probably noticed Nandi sitting right in front of the Shiva Linga. He does not look anywhere else. His eyes are always fixed on Lord Shiva. For many people, Nandi is simply Shiva's vehicle. But according to Hindu beliefs, he is…

MyLifeXP · Aug 5

5 Dangerous Animals Linked to Lord Shiva That People Still Fear Even Today

Lord Shiva is not surrounded by soft, harmless creatures. His world is full of beings that humans often fear, avoid, or approach with caution. A serpent rests around his neck. A powerful bull waits at his feet. A tiger skin becomes his garment. A dog walks with his fierce form,…

Times Life · May 12

7 Places Where Shiva Is Believed to Protect People From Death

"मृत्युञ्जयाय रुद्राय नीलकण्ठाय शंभवे। अमृतेशाय सर्वाय महादेवाय ते नमः॥" This ancient prayer to Shiva calls him Mrityunjaya, the one who conquers death. Across India, there are temples, caves, ghats, and sacred towns where people believe Shiva’s presence is so powerful that even death itself becomes less frightening. Some believe he…

Times Life · Mar 30

Why Devotees Clap in Shiva Temples? Hidden Truth

You visit a Shiva temple. You pray with devotion. And just before leaving you clap your hands. But have you ever paused and asked why? Is it just a habit passed down through generations or something deeper? Most people follow it without knowing its meaning. But behind this simple act…

MyLifeXP · Mar 30

6 Sacred Animals in Hinduism That People Fear as Much as They Worship

In Hinduism, devotion is not limited to what feels safe or comforting. It often extends to what is powerful, unpredictable, and even frightening. This is because Hindu philosophy sees divinity not just in calmness, but also in raw nature, instinct, and energy. Many animals that people instinctively fear are also…

Times Life · Mar 17

The Frog That Saved a Kingdom: India’s Unique Shiva Temple

In India, Shiva is usually seen riding Nandi, the bull. But in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, he sits atop a giant frog. Around 200 years ago, a devastating drought struck the kingdom of Raja Bakhtawar Singh. With no heir and a parched land, hope seemed lost. A mystic advised the…

MyLifeXP · Mar 12

Why Nandi Never Questions Shiva (And What That Says About Loyalty)

In every Shiva temple, you will see a calm bull sitting quietly, eyes fixed on Lord Shiva. That sacred being is Nandi, the eternal devotee and gatekeeper of Shiva. He does not speak. He does not argue. He does not doubt. In a world where loyalty changes quickly, Nandi’s silence…

MyLifeXP · Feb 16

6 Indian Cities Where Shiva Never Left and Nandi Still Protects

ॐ नमः शिवाय। In some parts of India, Shiva is not spoken of as a god who once came and went. He is spoken of as someone who stayed. Not in legend alone, but in habit, memory, and daily life. People here do not ask where Shiva went. They ask…

Times Life · Feb 9