Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism. As an embodiment of shakti (feminine power), she stands as an immensely powerful goddess, demon slayer, and creative force. Parvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali.
Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles. Although he does not appear in the Mahabharata, this mischievous and clever god serves as the poem’s scribe and breaks off his own tusk to use as a pen.
Karttikeya is the son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati (though some versions of his myth assign him different parents). As the god of war, he is best known for leading the army of the gods in battle and defeating the demon Taraka.
Marriage in Hindu thought is not just the meeting of two people, it is the meeting of two destinies, two dharmas. In the story of Parvati and Shiva, their wedding is celebrated as the highest union of ...
SHIVALAYA: The Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu is one of the holiest in the Hindu world, and is located at a site where Shiva and Parvati once took the form of antelopes. Photos: NEPALI TIMES ...
MSN: Shivratri on February 15: What is the Triyuginarayan Temple wedding cost, the sacred place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tied the knot?
Mahashivratri will be celebrated with immense enthusiasm and folklore across the country on February 15, Sunday. Maha Shivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and on this auspicious ...