Shiva

The Story of Shiva Tandav: Why Lord Shiva Dances

Discover the story and spiritual meaning of Shiva Tandav, why Lord Shiva dances as Nataraja, the connection with Sati, and what his cosmic dance teaches us about creation, destruction and transformation.

Avatars of Lord Shiva: The Complete List, and Is Hanuman Really One of Them?

Is Hanuman a Shiva avatar? Is Kalki? Most lists online mix up Shiva's and Vishnu's incarnations. Here's the real list of Shiva's avatars, and a clear answer to the Hanuman question.

Why Does Shiva Wear a Snake Around His Neck?

Vasuki the serpent became a rope during the churning of the cosmic ocean — so how did he end up as the ornament around Shiva's neck? The story, and what the snake actually symbolizes.