The lingam is often described as a cosmic pillar of light, symbolizing Shiva’s boundless and formless nature ( nirguna brahman ). The Shiva Purana elaborates on this by narrating the tale of ...

Mahashivratri is celebrated with devotion across India and the world at temples such as Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath, Mahakaleshwar, Kedarnath, Ramanatha ...