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Shiva: Major deity in Hinduism
Shiva, also known as Mahadeva or 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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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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Chandrayaan 3 Rover Pragyan did what..., ISRO chief Somanath gives good news, talks about future plan

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

As an MP from Varanasi, we've been fortunate to witness significant initiatives under PM Modi's leadership in our state, Uttar Pradesh. A visionary endeavor has been the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project,..
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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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At Kashi Tamil meet, PM calls for breaking language barriers

Calling upon the 130 crore people of India to break the language barriers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that it was the responsibility of all countrymen to preserve and enrich Tamil,..
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'Had vision of god': 2 men arrested after killing 6-year-old boy in name of 'human sacrifice'

The accused reportedly revealed that the vision of Lord Shiva had directed them to sacrifice the child if they want to get wealthy.
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Swaminarayan Sect seer booked for controversial remark against Lord Shiva

The Sanatani Brahma Samaj has alleged that during one of his sermons, the sadhu had "insulted" Lord Shiva, and hurt people's sentiments.
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Lord Shiva must be from SC, ST community, no Hindu Gods upper caste: JNU VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said none of the Gods, including Lakshmi, Shakti and Lord Jagannath, come from the so-called upper caste.
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Kannauj: UP man allegedly throws meat in Shiva temple for this STUNNING reason

UP Police said Tripathi hired a butcher for Rs 10,000 to throw meat. As the butcher threw meat, communal tensions flared up.
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Devotees throng temples as they celebrate Sawan Somwar

Sawan is considered to be the most auspicious month. Sawan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped during this month. The devotees observe fast on each Monday which falls in the Sawan month.
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Idol of Lord Shiva found damaged in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, FIR registered

Police Friday booked some unidentified people after a Lord Shiva idol was found damaged in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, with officials suspecting frosting might have damaged it as it is in the open. The..
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Activist dressed as Shiva held, Assam CM gets him freed


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Assam: Man arrested for dressing up as Lord Shiva to stage drama against fuel price hike

In a dig at PM Narendra Modi, the actor dressed as Lord Shiva said that the government was only concerned with the interests of capitalists.
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Kangana Ranaut reacts to Uddhav Thackeray's resignation, says 'even Lord Shiva can't...'

Kangana Ranaut video on Uddhav Thackeray: She invoked the Hanuman Chalisa row.
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'Truth has come out shining like gold': Amit Shah on SC upholding SIT clean chit to Modi

He also said Narendra Modi had endured pain for the last 19 years without speaking a word and followed "Lord Shiva who swallowed poison and held it in his throat."
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Amarnath Yatra 2022: J-K government asks pilgrims to undergo Aadhaar authentication voluntarily

The Amarnath shrine pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Lord Shiva, located in the upper reaches of the Himalayas.
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Uttar Pradesh: Case registered against SP MLC for allegedly making indecent remarks on Lord Shiva amid Gyanvapi row

A case was registered after the Bajrang Dal workers complained about indecent remarks made on Lord Shiva by Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bihari Yadav.
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Why were Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal suspended by BJP? What Qatar, Kuwait said and why?

Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal remarks: Nupur Sharma wrote on Twitter that she had been upset with the continuous 'insult' of Lord Shiva.
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Major bust for Tamil Nadu police: Unique 500-year-old Lord Shiva idol recovered from smugglers

The Idol Wing of TN police set a Rs 25 crore trap to nab smugglers and recover the unique 500-year-old Lord Shiva statue.
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Back from Down Under, a big slice of ancient Indian history

Twenty-nine antiquities repatriated by Australia ahead of India’s virtual summit with Australian PM Scott Morrison were examined by PM Modi on Monday. The 29 antiquities, the earliest dating back to..
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Creation of Kashi Vishwanath Dham was impossible without Shiva’s blessing, will: Modi


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PM Modi in Varanasi: A dip in the Ganga, a walk to Shiva's abode


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