5. Bhairava One of the ferocious manifestation of Lord Shiva, Bhairava is connected to both protection and devastation. This avatar, which is often depicted with a trident and a menacing face ...

Mahashivratri, the ‘Great Night of Lord Shiva’, is one of the most sacred and powerful days when it comes to the worship of ...

His face is that of an elephant’s head and trunk, and the story behind this features Maa Parvati and Lord Shiva’s anger. According to legend, Ganesha was created by Goddess Parvati while Lord ...

Another short grandmother’s tale goes that Lord Shiva was called on to face an asura who was wreaking havoc and terrorising the other devas. With no other god powerful enough to defeat the demon ...