Posts Tagged ‘Shiva’

A 143-feet idol of Lord Shiva built by an Indian businessman Kamal Jain and claimed to be tallest in Asia, was formally opened for the public in the outskirts of the capital today. The idol constructed by Indian businessman Kamal Jain was inaugurated by Nepalese Tourism Minister Sharad Singh Bhandari at Sanga of Bhaktapur district, 20 km east of Kathmandu. Jain who hails from Gurgaon in Haryana ... Full story

A major hindu festival Maha Shivararti 2010 is to be celebrated on the 12the February, Friday. The festival known as Night of Shiva or Great Night of Shiva is celebrated by offerings of Bael leaves to the Lord Shiva and observing fast and keeping vigil all night. It is believed that the Maha Shivarartri marks ... Full story