Explanation: Shiva, also known as Mahadeva, is one of the gods in the holy trinity of gods in Hinduism. He is considered the destroyer in Hindu mythology. Explanation: Laxmi is considered the ...
Ayyappa temples witnessed a heavy rush on the occasion of Makara Sankranti in Vijayawada on Tuesday. The Ayyappa devotees relinquished their ‘deeksha’ at Gollapudi Ayyappa temple and others as ...
Tractors turned into chariots for life-size idols of Hindu gods rolled by behind them, accompanied by elephants, as pilgrims exulted in the beat of drums and honking horns. The festival is rooted ...
14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Tools for sacred marks, sandalwood paste, vermillion powder and metal stamps of Hindu gods’ names are placed in a tray by a Hindu priest at the confluence of the ...
while tractors turned into chariots for life-size idols of Hindu gods rolled by behind them accompanied by elephants. Pilgrims exulted in the beat of drums and honking horns. The festival is ...
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ayyappa is the son of Lord Shiva and the demoness Mahishi, who was defeated by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Mohini. Ayyappa was born to destroy the evil ...
But as a performance, it is something that changes with time and space. Therefore, like music, it is an intangible heritage. Hindu temple art shows gods dancing – Shiva dancing, Krishna dancing, ...