Hanuman has the face of a monkey and the body of a man, a golden crown, and a long tail that follows his every move. The Hindu god is often depicted with his chest ripped open to reveal an image ...

It represents tranquility, nurturing, and mental control, contrasting his destructive power. Myths link the moon to Shiva consuming poison, cooling his throat, and associating with Soma, the moon god.

Dear Editor, Last Thursday, the Hindu community initiated nine nights of the worship of God as “female”. The Hindi equivalent of “nine nights” is “Nau ...

Devotees wait in line to enter the Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple to pay respects to God Shiva during the Kumbabishekam ceremony in Concord, Calif., on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Devotees wait in line to enter the Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple to pay respects to God Shiva during the Kumbabishekam ceremony in Concord, Calif., on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.