Dogs in Hindu Religion is mainly associated with Bhairava form of Hindu God Shiva. Bhairav is shown along with a black dog. In some paintings, the god takes the role of Vahana or the vehicle of Bhairava. There are also some people who believe that dogs are an incarnation of Bhairav. [...]
Devotees give religious respect to a dog at Mahakaleshwar temple located in Mauranipur, Jhansi. This temple has statues of Lord Shiva, Lord Bhairav Nath and of a dog too. According to an ETV report, the practice began after the dog named Kalu started ‘parikrama’ (revolving around the temple) of Mahakaleshwar temple from Tuesday and continued [...]
June 16, 2016
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Archives, India
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Dogs in Hindu Religion is mainly associated with Bhairava form of Hindu God Shiva. Bhairav is shown along with a black dog. In some paintings, the god takes the role of Vahana or vehicle of Bhairava. There are also some people who believe that dogs are an incarnation of Bhairav. For some Hindu communities dogs [...]
August 23, 2015
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Spirituality/Culture