The Story of How Shiva’s Neck Turned Blue; Neelakantha and the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean (Samudra Manthan)
Tag: Shiva
Shiva’s Other Child: Batara Kala, Lord of the Underworld
Before getting into the origin(s) and function(s) of Batara Kala, the Javanese/Balinese God of the Underworld, a little back story is necessary. Hinduism enjoyed a brief but… Read more “Shiva’s Other Child: Batara Kala, Lord of the Underworld”
Who Wants To Live Forever? Markendaya and the End of the World
There’s an old adage about death and taxes being the only two certainties in life. Now, taxation is a function of government – death is a function… Read more “Who Wants To Live Forever? Markendaya and the End of the World”