The popular deities today are two Vedic gods—Vishnu combined with a non-Vedic Narayana, and Rudra combined with a ... the most important deities all over India. Of the avatars, only Rama and ...

The Rudra Veena, an ancient and almost forgotten Indian musical instrument, is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva while contemplating the perfect beauty of his consort Parvati.

As part of the Ugadi celebrations, special prayers were also offered to the Utsava Murthy of the Goddess, who was adorned in ...