a stone sculpture symbolic of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Some also observe a fast during the day and stay up all night, singing and dancing to religious songs. At some temples ...

"As a child, He (Lord Shiva) inspired the rebel in me," says Amish. "But, over time, he also provided so many answers to my questions. He is the God of Gods, the originator of yoga and the Vedas ...

Shiva is called Mahadev, the greatest god, and is always seen meditating on ... But destruction isn’t negative—it means clearing old energies to bring transformation and renewal.