Bhukailasa

Ravana, king of Lanka, propitiates the god Shiva and, when he wins a boon, claims in return the latter's phallic powers and his consort Parvati. Narada tells Ravana that the Parvati who has ... Read allRavana, king of Lanka, propitiates the god Shiva and, when he wins a boon, claims in return the latter's phallic powers and his consort Parvati. Narada tells Ravana that the Parvati who has been sent is merely a shadow of the goddess. Ravana marries Mandodhiri believing her to be... Read allRavana, king of Lanka, propitiates the god Shiva and, when he wins a boon, claims in return the latter's phallic powers and his consort Parvati. Narada tells Ravana that the Parvati who has been sent is merely a shadow of the goddess. Ravana marries Mandodhiri believing her to be Parvati, but he is condemned by his mother Kaikasi. As for the 'atma-linga', the symbol o... Read all