Shivratri – Celebration of Bhagwan Sada Shiv

The word Shivratri, translated as The Night of Shiv, is made up of two words- Shiv, the regenerating aspect of God, and Ratri which means night. It falls during the dark fortnight, Krishna Paksha, of […]

The Meaning of “Hindu” and “dharma”

Most Hindus call their religion Hindu Dharm, but in the western world it is called Hinduism. However, it is interesting to note that the word ‘Hindu’ is not of Indian origin. This word is not […]

What is AUM(OM)?

AUM is the vibration of the universe. When the Rishis were in deep meditation they were able to control the senses and block out all sounds from the outer world. The only thing they could […]

Shivling

Shivling, also pronounced as sivalingam, is another Hindu symbol that has been commonly misunderstood and misinterpreted in the West. The expression shivling or sivalingam is a combination of two Sanskrit words: shiva or siva, a […]