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Why Chant These 3 Names While Offering Water to Shivling?

Have you ever wondered whether there is a special way to offer water to a Shivling? Many devotees simply pour water over Shivling and pray. But a popular devotional belief says that a few sacred names of Mahadev can make this simple ritual feel even more meaningful. The three names…

MyLifeXP · Aug 11

Why Ravana, of All People, Might Be the Reason Kanwar Yatra Exists Today?

Every year, millions of people join the Kanwar Yatra. They walk for long hours, chant the name of Lord Shiva, and carry holy water on a bamboo pole called a Kanwar. The tradition is very old, but here is the interesting part: no one knows exactly when it began or…

MyLifeXP · Aug 9

What Happened Inside Ujjain’s Temple That Night

There was a time when fear ruled the sacred city of Ujjain. Streets became silent after sunset. People stopped stepping outside their homes. Every corner of the city carried whispers about a terrifying demon named Dushan, whose cruelty had turned life into a nightmare. No warrior could stop him. No…

MyLifeXP · May 25

6 Holy Rivers That Prove Lord Shiva’s Presence Still Flows Across India

There is a reason why Lord Shiva is never imagined without water. A stream flows from his matted locks. Devotees pour water over the Shivling in every temple. His abode is the Himalayas, the birthplace of mighty rivers. In Hindu thought, water is not just a natural element. It is…

Times Life · Feb 24

Why Is Shiva Called the Lord of Stillness in a Noisy World?

In today’s fast world, anxiety, overthinking, and emotional pressure feel constant. Yet for centuries, millions have found calm not in noise but in silence. They turn to Shiva, the great ascetic, the destroyer of chaos, and the symbol of deep meditation. Worshipping Lord Shiva is not only a religious ritual.…

MyLifeXP · Feb 20

Most Powerful Shiva Mantra for Protection, Strength & Moksha

Lord Shiva, one of the most powerful deities in Hinduism, is also known as Trikaal Darshi. The fact that we worship the Lord in the form of Shivling symbolises His eternal and infinite wisdom and the power for cosmic transformation. This the reason why we call Lord Shiva, Maha Dev…

Times Life · Feb 18

5 Types of People Lord Shiva Blesses Quickly

Lord Shiva is referred to as Bholenath, the naive, benevolent, and easily pleased god. Shiva simply considers the sincerity of the heart, in contrast to other gods who are worshipped through complex ceremonies. Scripture and culture consistently demonstrate that even a modest deed performed with genuine devotion quickly reaches him.…

Times Life · Jan 28

Hafta letters: Blaming the victims over Ayodhya and Gyanvapi, Hindu symbols in Newsance

In the recent podcast, Anand mentioned that he is not a journalist :) I am curious, what is his role or post at NL?

Newslaundry · May 28, 2022

‘You can’t shut him out’: Meet the DU professor arrested for Shivling post

At Professor Ratan Lal’s house on the Delhi University campus, visitors are greeted by a bust of Bhimrao Ambedkar which carries an inscription from the architect of India’s constitution, “Nothing is more disgraceful for a brave man than to live a life devoid of self-respect.”

Newslaundry · May 21, 2022

DU Associate Prof Ratan Lal granted bail by court in Shivling remarks case

An FIR was lodged against Lal on Tuesday night based on a complaint filed by a Delhi-based lawyer.

The Hindu · May 21, 2022