One of the important festivals in the Newar community in Nepal is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Jestha (May/June). According to Hindu mythology, it is said that the day is dedicated to Lord Kumar Kartikeya, the first son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 1 (ANI): Maha Shivaratri is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir's Shankaracharya temple today.
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Maha Shivratri, also known as the 'Great night of Lord Shiva,' is a Hindu festival observed by devotees from Kashmir to Kanyakumari with much fervour. It is celebrated on the 14th day of every lunar month and marks the night of the marriage of Lord Shiva a
Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 3 (ANI): On the occasion of 'Shravan Purnima', Mahant Deependra Giri, the custodian of the holy mace of Lord Shiva, along with few other sadhus travelled to Shri Amarnath Ji shrine from Srinagar by a helicopter on Monday.
New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): The festival of 'Maha Shivratri' which literally translates to 'the greatest night of Shiva' is one of the most splendidly celebrated festivals across the country.
New Delhi [India] August 31 (ANI): Lord Ganesha, the Hindu God of success, knowledge, and wealth, is the foremost among all the gods and goddesses worshipped in the Hindu culture.
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 3 (ANI): Hariyali Teej, an age-old Hindu festival, which falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha to mark the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was celebrated with great razzmatazz on Saturday.
New Delhi [India], Feb.13 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Maha Shivratri which is being celebrated across the country.