In every image, he’s seated cross-legged, eyes half-shut, immersed in deep meditation. But is he calm all the time? Absolutely not. When Shiva is angry, he is the embodiment of cosmic destruction.

Eight ancient Shiva temples align almost perfectly along India's 79° east longitude, revealing a mysterious sacred blueprint ...

In one notable tale, the gods, seeking to preserve the cosmic equilibrium, wished for Shiva, the Destroyer, to rediscover love. Engrossed in profound meditation, Shiva remained oblivious to such ...