Astronomers using the Gaia space telescope have discovered some of the earliest forebears of our galaxy: two streams of ancient stars that both formed over 12 billion years ago. As detailed in a study published in the journal The Astrophysical Journal, the streams are so old that they likely predate the formation of the Milky […]
Through meticulous analysis of star data from the Gaia mission and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, astronomers uncovered intriguing structures named Shiva and Shakti, shedding light on the galaxy's early evolution.
Maha Shivratri, which is considered one of the most auspicious festivals, is celebrated annually with much fervour and excitement across India. This occasion, the literal translation of which is 'the great night of Shiva', will be celebrated on March 1, which is today.
Mahashivratri, as the name indicates — “the great night of Shiva”— is celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity.
Who is Shiva? He is Rudra, the Mighty. He is blue-throated, because he drank the poison (churned from the milky ocean), which otherwise would have destroyed the human race. He is considered both the Creator and Destroyer of men.