Matka or painted pots look traditional and are a popular decorative element during Navratri. Their vibrant hues and earthy ...

By carrying the Blessed Sacrament from the main altar, the precedence of the main altar was clearly visible. Little May Altar--For the Home With the development of May altars in churches, the custom ...

This article highlights some of the best housewarming gifts to help new homeowners feel at home. From cosy decor items to ...

Ancient Indian texts describe in detail which flowers are favored by which gods and the elaborate rituals around how to offer ...

In the US, boundaries between sacred and everyday spaces are well-defined, but in India, for Hindus, religion comes to you.

Learn about the traditions and modern influences for Indian girl names in the United States and around the world.

Kaw Ong Ya and Navaratri fall on the same days this year, October 3 to 11. Followers of Taoism and Hinduism become stricter ...

In the concluding part of her book, This Land We Call Home, we find its young author ... As a member of a minority community - and even more so as an Indian - Jafri argues convincingly against ...

The full extent of this is still not clear." However, young Muslim groups were also protecting Hindu homes and shrines to prevent further vandalism. “Bangladeshi Hindus are an easy target,” Mr ...

Known as the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi is honoured throughout the Diwali celebrations. It is believed she will visit the homes of the righteous and bless them ahead of the new year.

The Hindu profiles on Gisèle Pelicot who had been drugged and raped by her husband, Dominique Pelicot, and at least 50 others ...

Left Democratic Front legislator P.V. Anvar demands Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan relinquish Home portfolio, citing moral ...