The worship of Shiva Lingam was not confined to India and Sri Lanka only. Lingam was referred to ‘Prayapas’ by the Romans who introduced the worship of Shiva Lingam to European countries.

The third eye of Shiva, also known as the “eye of wisdom,†is associated with many legends and mythological stories. One prominent story explains how Shiva’s third eye emerged.

Then, from that infinite silence, consciousness stirred—not as a figure, not as a sound, but as a force. This primal awareness was Shiva, not yet a deity with form, but the essence of pure being.

Calf with third eye hailed as incarnation of Shiva Hindu children have been visiting the three-eyed calf to touch its head for good luck and a blessing from Shiva.

In a moment of great devotion, Kanappa got ready to sacrifice his other eye as well, but Lord Shiva came before him, pleased with his devotion, and blessed him.

mystical third eye of lord Shiva T It is said that when the pineal gland or 'third eye' is awakened, one is able to see beyond space time into time space.

Sharon Stone revealed the cause of her black eye after alarming her fans with a photo of the injury.

Vishnu Manchu's movie, 'Kannappa' has been making waves. Amid this, let us know about the real-life legend Kannappa, a hunter-turned-saint, who offered his one eye to Lord Shiva.

Visitors have flocked the village of Kolathur in Tamil Nadu, southern India, to see the special calf for themselves. One of the key identifying features of Shiva is the third eye on his forehead.