The primary story of Shiva is that of an ascetic who sits atop a stone mountain but who eventually becomes a householder, ...

While Buddha had promoted monasticism and celibacy, Shiva’s story celebrated sexuality. Vishnu balanced the two extreme views.

Shiva is now a husband — married to Parvati, the reincarnation of Sati. Shiva is a father — to Ganesha and Kartikeya (Skanda or Murugan).

Kathmandu (AsiaNews) - More than 500 Buddhist and Hindu girls under the age of 12 took part in a group marriage during which they were married to a bael fruit tree.

They adhere to the Theravada branch of Buddhism known in other parts of Asia, such as Thailand, for its great gentleness. It emphasizes renunciation and the effort to attain enlightenment.