The ancient mantra "Om Namah Shivaya," rooted in the Vedas, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents the five elements. Chanting it purifies the mind, reduces stress, and promotes healing by aligning ...

In many Indian homes, the day begins with a sound older than memory. Before the traffic rises and phones begin to glow with notifications, a quiet chant slips into the morning air: Om Namah Shivaya.

Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious and sacred Hindu festivals, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Maha Shivratri means The Great Night of Shiva, which is celebrated every ...

Ratri means to surrender and Shivratri denotes surrendering at the feet of Lord Shiv. Lord Shiv is the creator, sustainer and destroyer of the universe. He is referred to as shunya (void). Before the ...

Are we reciting the mantra as a sound, or are we living it as a path? Even more surprising, did you know that in some of the oldest Shaiva scriptures, the mantra doesn’t even begin with “Om”? That’s ...

MahaShivaratri, the grand night of Shiva falls on February 18 this year. Just as Om is the verbal form of the Nirakara Paramatma, the lingam is His visual form. Just as Om is the verbal form of the ...