It's the presence of Parvati, the female aspect of God, that's perhaps most disconcerting to a non-Hindu viewer, especially to one raised in monotheism, because this is a very particular view of ...

The Solah Shringar (16 Adornments) is an important part of Indian culture, steeped in tradition, mythology, and spirituality.

It is said that the Hindu god Shiva came to Goa after he lost to his wife Parvati in a game of dice ... the temple has a prominent statue of the bull god Nandi that was ridden by Shiva.