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Lord Shiva is worshipped in many different ways. There is meditation, there is praying to the Shivling, the Rudra abhishek, the Jalabhishek, the chanting, and of course, maintaining a pure heart and mind. And the chantings come in the form of mantras and jaaps. There is the Beej mantra of ‘Om Namah Shivaay’, the ever-powerful mantra. There is the Rudra …

Kashi, also known as Varanasi and Banaras, is the land of Lord Shiva. Lovingly called ‘Shiv nagri’, Kashi vaasis, or the residents of Kashi, do not just treat Lord Shiva as a God, but also as their brother, their son, their protector, and a part of their family. And so, it is only logical that in Mahadev’s land, he manifests …

Mahashivratri, one of the most sacred and significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, celebrates Lord Shiva, the God of destruction, transformation, and regeneration. It is a night dedicated to worshipping Shiva, fasting, and offering prayers for spiritual growth. Each year, devotees honor this day with fervor and devotion, often wearing clothes that resonate with the divine aura of Lord Shiva. …

Shiva’s trident (Trishul) has three sharp edges, representing mind, body, and soul or past, present, and future. It teaches that we must control our emotions, actions, and thoughts to live a balanced life. It also symbolizes destroying evil, ignorance, and desires to achieve peace. Source link

Benzaiten, derived from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, is revered as one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin) in Japan. Both goddesses are associated with eloquence, intellect, speech, knowledge, and music. In an article with TOI, Devdutt Pattanaik noted that Benzaiten is not only worshipped for knowledge and music but also for wealth, prosperity, fertility, and beauty, similar to Lakshmi. …