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An excerpt from the book "Merging With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics" is presented, which focuses on the traditional devotional act of merging and blending with Siva by giving up lower energies toi the higher energies.

The author offers insights into the Hindu belief of Shakti, the wife of a deity, especially of Shiva, as an inner force or organ of generative power. She describes a Shakti Peeth, a place of pilgrimage believed to have been blessed by Goddess Shakti's powers and to hold extraordinary spiritual energy. She narrates her walk through the ruins of one such place in the medieval city of Champaner in Gujarat, India, accompanied by her friend Rahul Gajjar who talked about the history of the area.

The article reports on an ancient Hindu ritual of thanksgiving in the small village of Gangaikondacholapuram in Tanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The two-day event celebrates the divine source of sustenance, wherein the Sivalingam is covered with layers of cooked, consecrated rice in the evening of the full moon day in the month of Tula, October-November offered to God Siva. It is believed that this annual ritual ensures plentiful food for all living beings in the coming year.

The article provides a description of the temple of Meenakshi in Madurai, India and the beliefs of Hindus. The temple has the plan of many Indian temples including a square, walled enclosure, with four gates, a courtyard, then the temple itself, with a reinforced pool somewhere in the middle. There is a statue of Nandi bull, the mount of Shiva, gazing at a lingam, depicting Shiva's penis, in the courtyard.

Explores how a piece of granite, inadvertently deposited in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park by a crane operator, became a mecca for New Age and Hindu devotees attracted by the stone's `psychic energy'. How media coverage brought more onlookers to the site; Fire hazard posed by incense and candle flames; Decision to give the stone to Baba Kali Das, owner of the Ashram Art Studio; Contact phone number for more information.

The article offers the author's insights on the meditation and initiation process of yoga discipline. Topics include the two perceptions about Lord Siva, a Hindu deity, such as sakala or formed and nishkala or formless, the role of Ishvara, the Supreme Lord of Hindu, as the Lord of the Universe's primal intelligence, and the merit and demerit of diksha, an initiation in Hinduism.

The article focuses on Varanasi, India which is regarded as the holiest Hindu city. Topics discussed include the secular and cosmopolitan spirit, the great gods of Hinduism, Vishnu, and Shiva, and Varanasi's growth as an unparalleled centre for religion, commerce, and intellectual life and the royal families who wanted to establish their presence in the city.

The article discusses the grand celebration of Mahashivratri, a spiritual night with deep scientific explanation, held at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India on February 27, 2014. Details related to the shivratris, the night of the worship of Shiva, god of Hinduism, the dark energy in human being, and the difference between knowledge and knowing, are presented.

The article offers the author's insights on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kashi Vishwanath, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Varanasi, India, to ask for god's blessing on him.

The article discusses the experience of Texas-born Mark Saunders in worshiping Lord Siva, a Hindu deity.

The article discusses the experience of the author's father, Siva Sri Annadevara Subbarao Garu, in worshiping Lord Siva, a Hindu deity.

The article focuses on passages on Hinduism. It is stated that the nature of bestowing grace upon all intelligent beings is possessed by Sivasakti. It is mentioned that anava mala's intensification does not and cannot take place of its own accord although the power of anava becomes ripe for such maturation.

The article focuses on Indian deity superhero Shiva and his popularity in television, pulp fiction, film and online. The television series "Devon Ke Dev? Mahadev" on channel Life OK record an increase in viewer ratings, while "The Shiva Trilogy" by Amish Tripathi has sold over one million copies. Evidence shows the democratization of Shiva by his fans and devotees, while others like artist Jitish Kallat are discovering the relevance of Shiva. Shiva has also inspired inquiry in science and art.

An excerpt from the English translation of the book "Kamika Agama" is presented.

The article focuses on the Hindu god Ganesha. The article discusses Ganesha's role in the religion of Hinduism, a version of the creation story of Ganesha in which he was the product of the goddess Pavarti with modifications by the god Shiva and the symbolic representations of his body parts, including his elephant head. The article goes on to discuss his iconography in Hindu art.

The article offers focuses on the translation of verses 49-60 and 137-147 of Chapter Four of Paushkara Agama "On the Nature of the Bound Soul." It says that Siva explains to sages the evolution of the soul in the higher realms of existence following its liberation from rebirth in the first set of verses. Moreover , He talks on anava mala, the nature of the primal veiling darkness in the second set of verse.

The article focuses on bestowing of Lord Siva of his grace upon the mature soul through his immediate presence in the form of guru. It mentions that Siva causes a compassionate feeling in the mind of the preceptor and humility of spirit in the soul that has become fit enough to be favored. It says that diksha (initiation), which is basically Siva's command should only be performed for the disciple who has been purified by shaktipata, a person who is bereft of devotional love.

The article discusses mantras or ways on how to avoid distraction in seeing and forgetting God Siva, including the repetition of his name in times of difficulties or strain, smile when unhappy, and seeing Him in everyone regardless of the circumstances.

A photograph is presented of the 65-foot-tall statue of Lord Siva wearing two strands of rudraksha beads and holding a japa mala in his hand, located at Airport Road near Kemp Fort in Bengaluru, India.

An image of an 11th-century Indian basalt sculpture of the Hindu deity Shiva Bhiksatana is presented.

The article focuses on the history of the game of dice in India and its association with Indian goddesses. A game of dice between Indian deity Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati is said to have been immortalized in stone at the 8th century Kailash temple in Ellora. Parvati and Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu's consort, are credited for sanctioning the game. Mentions of the game in ancient text are reported.

The article presents the author's views and interpretations on the fourth sutra in the book "Pratyabhijna Hridayam." This script is from the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism, that relates supreme consciousness with Hindu God Shiva. According to Kashmir Shaivism "Consciousness" has a lot of shaktis or power, but five of them are important to the process of one's own spiritual awakening, which include chit shakti, ananda shakti and iccha shakti.

The article presents the English translation of the verses 12 to 16 of the Hindu scripture "The Direct Blissful Experience of Absolute Oneness with Siva." The said scripture was translated by S. P. Sabharathnam in Chennai, India. In addition, the scripture depicts the 1008 names of Hindu god Siva. The scripture was originally written in Grantha script.

The article reports on the discovery of the two small Siva linga temples in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

The article reports on the decision of former vegetarian Lalu Prasad Yadav of India to become a non-vegetarian. His first meal as non-vegetarian was fish and has also tried chicken. It also cites how Yadav, who also failed to become the railway minister, had become famously vegetarian after he claimed that he met Lord Shiva in his dreams in 2001.

An excerpt from the book "The Nature of Siva" is presented.

The article features how the sacred rudraksha seed, a mystical talisman of Hindu deity Siva, are deceptively reproduced by some skilled forgers. It notes that several forgers have tried making their own rudraksha seed due to the prevalence of Saivite Hinduism worldwide. Fake rudraksha seeds vary based on form and on their number of faces, with some being made from small coconuts.

The article discusses the Natyanjali Dance Festival in Chidambaram, India. It notes that the festival provides Indian classical dancers the opportunity to honor the Hindu deity, Shiva, and his role as the Cosmic Dancer. The festival will begin on the day of Maha Shivaratri, which is Shiva's honorary day. It will run March 6-10, 2008.

The article reports that the high number of Hindu tourists who make annual pilgrimages to an ice stalagmite in India are causing the formation to melt and recede. The stalagmite is located in a cave above the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, and it is believed to be in an area where the Hindu god Lord Shiva revealed secrets to his wife Parvarti. University of Kashmir employee Shakeel Ahmed Ramshoo states that body heat is causing the stalagmite to recede.

The article presents the answer for the question why Hindus worship many Gods. Hindus are not polytheistic since they only believe and worship a one Supreme Being but under different names due to the different languages understood by peoples of India. The four different names of Gods are Siva worship by Saivites, Shakti for Shaktas, Vishnu for Vaishnavites and all the Deities for the Smartas. Hindus believe that God is not far away but in every soul of the person waiting to be discovered.

The article focuses on the 108-foot tall Siva statue named "Mangal Mahadev" erected at Ganga Talao crater lake in Mauritius. The project for the statue has started in 2003. It was commissioned to a crew from Rajasthan, India, under the supervision of Shri Mathuram. Official consecration for the statue is scheduled for late 2006.

Provides information about the Great Night of Shiva, a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva. Tradition of Hindus in commemorating the event; History of the festival; Identification of Shiva as the Lord of Dance in India.

This article looks at visiting the temples from the Khmer empire in the jungles near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temples were built to honor Siva, the Hindu god from 802 through 1431. There are over 100 temples to visit, but the author recommends seeing Angkor Wat near the city of Angkor. The author gives tour recommendations, and encourages visitors to interact with the local population. Information about airfare, admission fees, and lodging is provided.