Home

ShivShankar.in aims to be the World’s Largest depository of information about Lord Shiva, providing details about temples, stories, publications and photos for your use, and onward distribution. Please enjoy this resource that has original articles and original photos contributed by many people. Keep visiting this website regularly to see newer additions. Do see our Mission and Get Involved – we need more photos and paintings, history, stories, articles, technical and editing help. 

Stories:

• ‘Siva Sahasranamas’ (Thousand Names of Siva)
• Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
• Omkareshwar
• Significance of the month of Kartika
• Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
• Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
• Essence of Linga Purana
• Many other incarnations of Lord Siva
• Bhairav
• Why did Draupadi marry all the five Pandava brothers?
• Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
• Worship to Devi Tulasi and ‘Salagramas’
• Dharmaranya Mahatmya-Sadachari Brahmanas, SandhaVandana, Do’s & Dont’s
• Poompavai brought back to life by Sambandar
• Venkatachala ‘Mahatmya’
• Stories describing the implied messages of Bhatavad Gita Chapters
• Prakriti and Purusha – Integrated Concepts
• ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
• SHRI KAMAHSHI VILASA
• Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
...
• 19
• >>

Temples:

• Part 2. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam
• Shri Ganapati and Murugan Temple,Goa
• Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu पशुपतिनाथको मन्दिर काठमांडौ Nepal
• Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple, Kerala
• Katasraj Mandir کٹاس راج مندر‎ कटास राज मंदिर Pakistan
• Angavalanayagi (Dehasundari) Samedha Umamaheswarar temple, Konerirajapuram
• Sahasralinga Sirsi Karnataka ಸಹಸ್ರಲಿಂಗ
• Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)
• Elephanta Caves
• Shri Gola Gokaran Nath Mandir

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
...
• 18
• >>

Scriptures:

• Shri Ganapati and Murugan Temple,Goa
• Tambadi Surla, Goa
• Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubeneswar
• Madanathshvara Temple, Madhur
• Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
• Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
• Baijnath, Kangra
• Kailash Temple, Ellora
• Mallikarjuna Temple,Pattadakal
• Neelkantheshwar Mahadeva Temple, Sunak
• Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
• Kandariya Mahadeva, Khajuraho
• Svetaashvatara Upanishad
• Kaushitaki Upanishad
• Aitareya Upanishad
• Isha Upanishad
• Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad
• Taittiriya Upanishad
• Kathopanishad
• Mandukyopanishad

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
...
• 36
• >>

Health:

• Scientifically proven medical uses of Bael – Bilva, Bel
• Traditional medicinal uses of Bael
• Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Side Effects and Contraindications of Bael
• Bilva – Bael, Bel
• Science of the Ancient Temples

• 1
• 2
• >>

Festivals

• Gangaur
• Maha Shivaratri
• Nag Panchmi
• Tripuri Poornima
• Ganesh Chaturthi गणेश चतुर्थी

• 1
• 2
• >>

Also see: Temples  |  Stories  |  Scriptures  |  Festivals  |  Music  |  Health  |  Get Involved.