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Shaivism — the path of Shiva
The cosmic dancer and his shrines.
Approach Shiva through the cosmic dance, his twelve light-shrines across India, and the night that belongs to him.
- 1Gods & Deities
The Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — The Cosmic Trinity
Why: Shiva's place in the cosmic trinity.
6 min read - 2History & Sacred Places
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple: The Cosmic Dance at the Centre of the Universe
Why: The dance of creation and dissolution.
8 min read - 3History & Sacred Places
The Twelve Jyotirlingas: The Sacred Light-Shrines of Lord Shiva
Why: The twelve shrines of light across India.
16 min read - 4History & Sacred Places
Kashi: The Eternal City of Shiva
Why: Shiva's eternal city on the Ganga.
12 min read - 5Festivals & Rituals
Mahashivaratri: The Great Night of Shiva — Complete Festival Guide
Why: The great night of Shiva — when to keep vigil.
13 min read
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