In 2024, temples are making headlines, from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. And now, the ...

For example, an OM symbol is associated with Hinduism, an ‘evil eye’ symbol is used to protect the home or a place from negative energies, a ‘Shri Yantra’ symbol is for prosperity and ...

In Hindu tradition, each day of the week is dedicated ... Worshippers offer Tulsi leaves to Vishnu, as it is considered sacred to him, and chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” to seek his ...

The intricate patterns of mandalas have spiritual significance. Given the focus on prayer and introspection during Navratri, ...

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His account of the precursors to Hindu nationalism, reaching back to a Hindu reformist movement of the 19th century, is fascinating. So is his description of an early, unsuccessful attempt to ...

September 23 is International Sign Languages day, meant to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. How much do you ...

Goddess Brahmacharini is the second form of the Navadurga, worshipped during the nine days of Navratri. Her name means "one who practices penance," and she is known for her dedication, strength, and ...

Navratri, occurring twice a year, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The autumn festival, known as Shardiya Navratri, ...

The speaker cited the history of India and the centuries-old civilisational and cultural relationship with the UAE and asserted that there had been a significant increase in people-to-people ...

Dozens of children drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds in rituals that were part of a three-day Hindu festival in eastern India's Bihar state, officials said. Heavy monsoon rains recently ...