The festival of Agni Nakshtram holds great religious significance for staunch devotees of Lord Murugan. According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Murugan is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He ...

Prithvi is named for Hindu general who fought Muslim invaders. Agni (Hindu God of fire) is name of new Indian missile. Indian nuclear explosions were called Shakti (goddess and also name of power).

Havan is a traditional fire sacrifice that used to be made to the god Agni. Ritual animal sacrifice ... Havan is used during Hindu weddings today, where couples walk seven steps around a fire.