It's the presence of Parvati, the female aspect of God, that's perhaps most disconcerting to a non-Hindu viewer, especially to one raised in monotheism, because this is a very particular view of ...

She is an avatar of Goddess Parvati who is the wife of Lord Shiva. Annapurna, the goddess of food, nourishment, and abundance, holds a special place in Hinduism, her name, derived from the ...

In Hinduism ... that she stems from the warrior-goddess Durga, while another story describes her as being born from the shredded skin of Shiva's wife, Parvati. One story even claims that, like ...

The Jaya Parvati Vrat is dedicated to worshipping God Shiva and Goddess Parvati ... It is observed mainly by married women in the ‘Ashada’ month of the traditional Hindu calendar. For those following ...

Annapurna Jayanti is one of the ancient and unique Hindu festivals that celebrate food. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Goddess Annapurna, the Goddess of nourishment. Goddess Annapurna ...

Masik Shivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha every month. This fast is believed to fulfill all ...

It's the presence of Parvati, the female aspect of God, that's perhaps most disconcerting to a non-Hindu viewer, especially to one raised in monotheism, because this is a very particular view of ...