Worship of Shiva in Linga form is widely practiced. But in some places Murti Pooja is done in temples too. What are the scriptural sources from Vedas/Puranas/Shaivaagamas about Murti Pooja of Shiva with or without the consort?

What are the benefits of listening the mantra present in 6.1.1 of Krishna Yajur Veda Samhita (Pavayati Chitpatistva Punaatvityah....) and Medha Suktam. Also, provide some details about MedhaSuktam.

I'm looking for sources that have compiled verses from Upanishads or Prakarana Grantha based on a broad outline of Advaita Vedanta. For instance, verses related to - Brahman, Maya, Ishvara, Avastha-traya etc. One finds such cheatsheets online for Bible study, so I was wondering if there are simil...

I have heard set of verses from each vedha, Ramayana slokas, Gita slokas being recited at the end of SriVaishnava thiruvaaraadhanam. These are only selected slokas or verses and not full text of the granthas. I am eager to learn this but could not find it by searching the net. Can someone help wi...

I have read some questions and answers regarding homosexuals and most of the answer says Homosexuality is a sin as mentioned in the Manu Smrti, If it is a sin, Why did God create the LGBTQ community, Is it a part of Maya ? Does no text in Vedas support the LGBTQ? Is love between two homosexuals ...

Why modern spiritualists, including some verily liberated, deem stopping of the ego/mind unnecessary, while Yogic scriptures say the opposite ?