The Shivaratri of the month of Magha (February–March) is designated as Mahashivaratri (Great Shiva night) and is celebrated with a festival. Several stories in the Skanda, Lingam, and Padma Puranas describe this festival, and the power ...
Examines the living faith of Hinduism and its historical and social background and focuses on the most significant groups within this religion, noteworthy teachers and their contributions, the religions and cultural movements that enriched its history, and the diaspora of Hindu thought and practice around the world.
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