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What Are The Most Popular Lord Shiva Accessories That You Should Have?

Lord Shiva

The day of Maha Shivratri is about worshipping Mahadev, arranging puja ceremonies. If you are a devotee of Lord Shiva, having these divine items can be helpful for you. 

India is a land of cultural and religious diversity where all the citizens live peacefully. Shivratri is one of the greatest Hindu festivals  Shivaratri comes to every lunar-solar month. Usually, it falls on the 13th night and once in the late winter. This special occasion talks about overcoming darkness and always having a positive attitude. Devotees pray to Mahadev to seek his blessings and guidance in the journey of life. They decorate the divine idols of Lord Shiva and adorn all his gold plated photo frames with beautiful flowers. 

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4 Religious Sites to visit before the Summer Vacation ends.

4 Religious Sites to visit before the Summer Vacation ends
4 Religious Sites to visit before the Summer Vacation ends

Gone are the days when summer holidays were all about playing in your granny’s courtyard and having fun all day. With the fast-growing Life, playing and chilling is replaced by spending hours on PlayStation and watching Television. In this tech-friendly world, our next generation future has never faced more perilous times. It’s the right time to introduce our children to the spiritual world so that they can imbibe good morals and get to know our culture better. Summer vacations are going to end soon; before it ends there is not a better time to enlighten your child to spirituality by taking them on a quick religious historical trip.

India commonly called “the land of faith” is filled with numerous religious sites, worth going to attain spiritual enlightenment. We have brought you a selective bucket list of religious sites where you can take your children in this summer.

Ajanta Caves

Ajanta Caves are 29 rock-cut sculptures; it is a fine masterpiece depicting Buddhist religious art situated in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. Built around 2nd century BCE the caves represent the teachings of Gautam Buddha. Ajanta caves a UNESCO World Heritage Site would prove to be a perfect destination to introduce your children to Buddhism. It is a great learning site to visit for experiencing Buddhist culture in real.

Timings – Ajanta caves stay open till 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

How to reach – It is easily approachable by air, train or by road since Aurangabad is well connected to the city like Mumbai and Pune.

Ellora Caves

Only at the distance of hundred kilometers from Ajanta, Ellora Caves are famous for Hindu and Jain Monuments. The major attraction of this place is the Cave 16, The Kailash temple which particularly features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. It is a chariot shaped Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Kailash Temple stores the depiction of hindu mythology that are found in Vaishnavism. It also gives you the visual detailed account of two Hindu Major Epics.

Timings – Perfect time to visit is June to september as the weather remain pleasant. It stays open till 9: AM to 5:30PM.

How to reach – Since it is near to Ajanta caves it is easily accessible by any transport means. Aurangabad is well connected to the major cities like Mumbai and Pune.

Humpi

Humpi is worth visiting site, it is a group of Monuments situated at the bank of Tungabhadra River. The Virupaksha temple located in Hampi dedicated to Lord Shiva is the beautiful historical site. The intriguing architecture would be the best learnings experience for children.

Timings – 9 to 5 PM
How to reach – The domestic airport is located at the distance of 60 KM and the nearest railhead is at the distance of 13 km.

Elephanta Caves

Dedicated to Hindu God Lord Shiva Elephanta Caves are unique in its own way. Situated on Elephanta Island, Maharashtra Elephanta Caves depicts a detailed account of Hindu mythology. This fabulous site gives a detailed insight about Lord Shiva and their teachings.

Timing – All world heritage sites stays open till 9am to 5:30pm

How to reach – Since Mumbai is the Major City you can easily reach Mumbai by taking any means of Transport. After reaching Mumbai get a taxi or local bus to reach Gateway of India and from there get a ferry to reach Elephanta Caves.

There is nothing better than peeking into the history for learning about our culture and religious roots. Make this summer vacation a spiritual learning experience for your kids. The above religious historical sites not only educate them but also give them a glimpse of our age old spiritual world.

The 7 Most Misunderstood Facts About Lord Shiva

The 7 Most Misunderstood Facts About Lord Shiva
The 7 Most Misunderstood Facts About Lord Shiva

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।

सदा बसन्तं हृदयारबिन्दे भबं भवानीसहितं नमामि।।

In the praise of Lord Vishnu
during Shiva and Shakti together’.

The Supreme in; “Tri Dev” Lord Shiva is popularly known as Mahadev. Shiva is the ultimate
reality. He is the creator, preserver and the destroyer of the world. He is the utmost Being who
upholds this universe together. With no rules and regulations Lord Shiva is the easiest one to
please, you don’t need to do fancy rituals and pooja to get the attention of this Divine God. His
exceptional appearance makes him one of a kind. This uniqueness at times misinterpreted by people.
Have a look to these 7 most misunderstood facts about Lord Shiva.

1. Truth about Shiv-Linga

Shiva Linga doesn’t not represent Shiva’s genitals or any nuclear plant. It is a complete myth that spread
like fire. Shiva- Linga actually symbolizes the infinity. An Infinite being of Lord Shiva, it means he has no
beginning and no end. Our souls signify as the light and this whole universe that begins and end in it
with ease. Shiva lingam is a symbol of energy that is responsible for the formation and destruction of
this universe.

2. Shiva’s third eye is a source of annihilation

One of the iconographical features that set lord Shiva distant is his third eye. It is believed that Shiva’s
third eye is merely a destruction tool. But it’s not true Mahadev “Tri-Netr” signifies the future. He is
visioned as the lord of the past present and the future. It represents spiritual wisdom and power. Many
people assume that this Third eye of Shiva opens up when Lord Shiva is in the state of rage. When you
dig deep you will find that it represent power that protect the good from the bad.

3. Lord Shiva stays intoxicated all the time

Being the most chilled out and coolest God ever, Shiva is famous for consuming intoxicating substances.
Many posters and paintings picture him smoking ganja and consuming Bhang. In reality Shiva did not
use substances – he is the substance itself. Mahadev is an Adiyogi his yog nidra reflects his high
state of mind. Anybody can get high by meditation, because the substance is not external – the
substance is within. Bholenath is known for accepting all the pure and impurities of the world.
He accepts every which their devotees offers him. That’s what makes him the most approachable
God in the world.

4. Lord Shiva’s Tandavam is a Dance of Destruction

Do you Know Lord Shiva’s tandava is the core foundation of origin of all the dance forms on the
earth. Shiva’s Tandava is considered as the source of cycle of Creation, preservance and
destruction of the Universe. Often portray in the form of a Nataraja, the dancing form of Lord
Shiva, he is the God of dance. Shiv Tandavam is not just a dance of Destruction. His Anand
Tandavam represents his happy state which is known for spreading joy in the world. Mahadev
only perform Rudra tandav when he feels the evil is taking over the world and in order to re-
establish peace and harmony he performs rudra tandav to destroy the evil. So, the next time
any natural hazard occurs, you will know the Man behind it.

5. A Vairagi Who has a Family

It is hard to believe that a God of hot temper and strange lifestyle could be a Maha Yogi. Lord
Shiva lives his life as Vairagi. Being beyond all worldly desires yet he is an full fledge Family Man.
His marital life by no means came in between him and his responsibility as the utmost caretaker
of us all. Shiva’s married Devi Parwati “Adi Shakti”, their Wedding day is widely celebrated in
India as Maha Shivratri.

6. Lord Shiva is the angriest God in all Dieties

We are very much well aware about the fact that when Mahadev gets angry, his “Roudra roop”
can burn down the entire Universe into ashes. But, very few people know that he is the most
innocent God. He is the easiest to please. His childlike figure is beyond all the worldy malice.
Hence that’s he is called Bholenath as well.

7. Lord Shiva is the God beyond Good and Evil

Lord Shiva is the God of Good and Evil. With his compassion and boon, he does not
discriminate between his devotees. He treats all his devotees equally. Lord Shiva is worshiped
by “Devas” and “Asuras” and by Ghost and Goblins as well.