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, omnipresence, and cosmic function. Each arm, hand gesture (mudra), or weapon ...

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 ...

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.

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.