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Shiva: Major deity in Hinduism
Shiva, also known as Mahadeva and Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism.

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'Both complement each other': Ashutosh Rana says men and women are not competitors, cites Lord Shiva's Ardhanarishwara example at TOI Shevolution event


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Amit Shah attends Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Foundation

Home minister Amit Shah praised Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev and his Isha Foundation for effectively spreading the essence of Shiva and blending science with spirituality. Speaking at the Mahashivratri..
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Amit Shah hails Tamil Nadu's contribution to evolution of Indian spiritualism

Home minister Amit Shah praised Tamil Nadu's contribution to Indian spiritualism while addressing Mahashivratri celebrations at Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. Shah commended..
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'Special day for my family': Shashi Tharoor on how he got his name on Mahashivaratri

Shashi Tharoor revealed he was named after Lord Shiva's crescent due to his birth on Mahashivratri. He shared this personal detail amidst speculations of tension with Congress leadership, following his..
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Rijiju carries 'unity' message, offers PM Modi's 'chaddar' at Ajmer dargah

Union minister Kiren Rijiju presented an embroidered chaddar on behalf of PM Narendra Modi at the Ajmer Dargah, continuing a 11-year tradition. This symbolic gesture occurs amid a lawsuit from Hindu..
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Kashi scholars say ‘lost & found’ shrine is of Shiva

In Varanasi, the Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad (SKVP) is investigating a decades-closed temple in Madanpura, believed to be the Siddheshwar Mahadev temple. Scholars are meticulously researching ancient..
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Court directs to issue notice over suit claiming Shiva temple in Ajmer dargah

A lawsuit in Ajmer claims the revered Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah stands on the site of a former Shiva temple. The plaintiffs seek to reclaim the site for Hindu worship and have requested an..
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Sawan Somwar 2024: Shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, bhog, lord Shiva mantra and more

The first day of Sawan is July 22 and will end on August 19. This means Sawan will be observed for 29 days.
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Undeterred by terror attacks, thousands of Amarnath pilgrims throng Jammu base camp daily

Thousands of pilgrims journey to Jammu for the 52-day Amarnath Yatra despite terror attacks. They chant Hindu slogans en route to the cave shrine via Baltal and Pahalgam. The shrine houses an ice..
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'He lied before Lord Shiva's photo': Rahul Gandhi attacks Rajnath Singh over compensation for Agniveers, demands apology


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Fire destroys Gulmarg Shiva temple with Kashmir’s royal links

A 109-year-old Shiva temple, connected to Kashmir's former royal family, burned down in a dawn fire on Wednesday in the tourist town of Gulmarg, 55 kilometers from Srinagar. Constructed in 1915 by..
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If each sadhu, guru allowed to build shrine on public land, disastrous consequences to follow: HC

The Delhi high court has cautioned that allowing each sadhu, baba, and guru to construct shrines or samadhi sthals on public land for personal benefits could have severe repercussions on public..
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Kashi saw 'damru' of development playing in last 10 years: PM Modi at BHU in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked Lord Mahadev's blessings in Kashi while affirming that his constituency had witnessed the 'damru' of development playing in the last 10 years.
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Inside details of Asia's highest Shiv Mandir, it was constructed in 40 years, located in...

Built in South-Dravidian style, this temple is believed to be the highest Shiva temple in Asia.
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Mailapur's mystique: No chickens, no cots

Mailapur, a village in North Karnataka's Yadgir district, is a unique place with its traditional way of life and deep-rooted religious beliefs. The village, with its narrow roads and closely packed..
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​External Affairs Minister Jaishankar offers prayers at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday visited the famous Pashupatinath Temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva and offered prayers there. Jaishankar arrived in Nepal on Thursday on his first..
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Complaint against Goa Sunburn Festival organisers for 'hurting religious sentiments' with Lord Shiva's pic

Congress politician Vijay Bhike filed a police complaint at Mapusa on Friday night against Sunburn's organisers, while AAP Goa chairman Amit Palekar stated that the state government ought to prosecute..
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Two rare 12th-C sculptures found in Jammu

The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, recovered two very rare sculptures — one of Lord Shiva and another of Goddess Indrani (God Indra’s consort) — dating back to the 12th century..
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Cops book Kashmir X user for hurting religious sentiments of Hindus

A case has been registered against a social media user from Kashmir for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus by posting objectionable content on X (formerly Twitter). Dr. Vinod Kumar,..
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Telangana gets a 3D-printed temple, touted as world’s first

A 3D-printed temple, touted as the first such structure in the world, has come up at Burugupally in Siddipet dsitrict of Telangana. Built by Hyderabad-based Apsuja Infratech in collaboration with..
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Gandhi family filled its coffers by destroying poor, alleges Smriti Irani in Chhattisgarh

Union Minister Smriti Irani criticized the Gandhi family during a rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of exploiting the poor by promoting betting and spurious liquor. She also condemned their alleged..
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Congress, BJP look for pole position in Chhindwara; will Kamal Nath trump 'kamal' in his backyard?

Congress president Kamal Nath is facing a tough challenge from the BJP in his bid to get re-elected from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. The BJP candidate, Vivek Bunty Sahu, is seeking to avenge his defeat..
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Centre blocks 22 betting apps, including Mahadev

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including Mahadev Book and Reddyannaprestopro, following investigations by the..
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'Didn't even spare name of Mahadev': PM Modi attacks Chhattisgarh CM, Congress over betting app row

PM Modi was addressing a public meeting in Durg city of poll-bound Chhattisgarh.
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S Somanath offered prayers at the Somnath temple in Gujarat on Thursday and sought Lord Shiva's blessings for future ISRO missions.
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PM Modi's Vision: A Remarkable Journey Towards Global Unity

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Udaipur: Man claims to be Lord Shiva's reincarnation, kills 85-year-old woman on camera

A 70-year-old drunk man claimed to be the reincarnation of Lord Shiva kills an 85-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Udaipur district.
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IRCTC Jyotirlinga Tour: Affordable Bharat Gaurav train package for Lord Shiva devotees, visit 7 Jyotirlingas in 10 days

IRCTC Jyotirling Yatra: Spiritual tour package to sacred sites with comfortable accommodations.
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ASI: World's highest Shiva shrine tilting by 6 - 1 0 degrees

A study conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found that the Tungnath temple, which faces north and is located at an altitude of 12,800 feet in Rudraprayag district of Garhwal..
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President Murmu says women should take lead in society, stresses equality

President Droupadi Murmu said women should take the lead in society and men must also step up and fulfill their responsibility towards this cause. President Murmu underscored the inseparability of..
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MP: 14 hurt in violence over Dalits’ entry to Shiva temple


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