These streams have been named after the Hindu gods Shakti and Shiva, who united to create the universe (or macrocosm). This ...

One of the most sacred texts in Hinduism is the Shiva Purana, and it describes Shakti as having a ‘parturient’ trait ... ‘Just as Shiva, so also the goddess. Just as the goddess so also Shiva. No ...

Shakti represents divine feminine energy and ... This is intended to portray her as a goddess of energy. She is also seen as Kali, a goddess who is linked with the idea of death and demons.

Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...

Magha Gupta Navratri is an auspicious 9-day period that is dedicated to worshipping the nine different forms of Goddess Shakti. It is observed from the ... in the ‘Magha’ month of the traditional ...

PM Modi wrote on X, "I wish all my countrymen a very happy Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. May this divine occasion bring happiness, prosperity and good health to all of you, and ...