A couple quarrels over a game of dice; the husband loses and storms out in a huff, heading for the distant forests. The wife is initially amused but soon gets worried when he doesn't return. She looks for him in the woods, calling out his name. The husband hears her but remains hidden, secretly enjoying her anxiety. Although familiar with the forest, the wife unexpectedly comes across a tiger, his eyes as baleful as his growl. Startled, she cries out, "Trahi mam Girisha – Oh Lord of the Mountains, save me!" Hearing her plea for help, the mollified husband rushes to her rescue. This story has been passed on from generation to generation, and many will know that the couple in the mythological tale is Shiva and Parvati, playing a game of dice at their snowy abode, Mount Kailash.
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Sawan Shivratri 2024: Exploring The Ancient Folktales Of Lord Shiva
Explore the ancient folktales of Lord Shiva this Maha Shivratri 2024, from the mythological tale of Shiva and Parvati to the cultural legacy of Khandoba

Devotees throw turmeric as an offering to Lord Khandoba at the Jejuri temple, Maharashtra
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Devotees throw turmeric as an offering to Lord Khandoba at the Jejuri temple, Maharashtra
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