Walk into a Shiva temple in certain traditions, and you might see something that makes you pause. There, among the flowers ...

The related symbols of Lord Shiva have cosmic and profound spiritual connotations. All the symbols represents the aspect of the cosmos, consciousness, and human existence. But very few people know ...

where Shiva is shown dancing the Tandava, symbolizing the eternal rhythm of the cosmos. This form portrays Shiva as the cosmic dancer who brings about the creation, preservation, and destruction ...

As part of the cycle of birth, life and death it is Shiva who will ultimately destroy the universe. This is not necessarily as bad as it might sound because it allows Brahma to start the process ...