To give thanks to a powerful god for blessing him with a longed-for daughter, Sharma Muthu will skewer his tongue with a spear for Malaysia's largest Hindu festival.

Far from being decorative or exaggerated, the multiple arms of Hindu deities serve as profound symbols of divine power, ...

Welcome to the fierce realms of mythology and folklore as we uncover the gods of war from cultures around the globe. From the Greek Ares to the Hindu Durga, we'll explore the captivating stories ...

Early this month, Sri Lankan Hindus in the capital, Colombo, celebrated the Vel Hinduism festival, which commemorates the victory of Sri Murugan, the Hindu god of war, over the forces of evil.

Symbolism behind the Vahanas of Hindu Gods. By Kanakanjali Roy. Published on: May 14, 2025 05:24 PM IST ... Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and victory, rides the majestic peacock, Paravani.

Like human beings, Hindu gods and goddesses have many sides, and they can manifest in different forms, also called “avatar,” a Sanskrit word familiar to anyone who’s ever played a video game.