These sacred bathing rituals, or Shahi Snans, are believed to purify the soul and wash away sins, making them the spiritual highlights of the event. The origins of the Kumbh Mela trace back to ...

Sakat Chauth is observed on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, the festival is dedicated ...

Sakat Chauth 2025 Date, Moonrise Time, Puja Rituals: Sakat Chauth is a significant Hindu festival predominantly celebrated in the northern regions of India. It is also referred to as Til-Kuta Chauth, ...

Ritual: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri PujaThe first day marks the installation of the Ghata (sacred pot) and the beginning of the Navratri fast. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Shailputri, the first ...

Moldova’s Jewish community celebrated a transformative milestone with the opening of Mikvah Liel; a beautiful, state-of-the-art mikvah dedicated in memory of Liel Dina Namdar obm. Full Story, Photos, ...

Thousands of religious leaders and pilgrims could be seen charging into the icy waters in a ritual they believe will cleanse them of sin and help them achieve salvation. The BBC's Samira Hussain ...

Worshippers commemorate this victory by engaging in prayers, performing rituals, and visiting sacred rivers. During Makar Sankranti, worshippers pray to Lord Surya, the Sun Deity. They ask for his ...

The traditional Pongal dish is prepared from freshly harvested rice and served to the Sun God. The day is celebrated with rituals, prayers and thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest and the natural ...

(AFP) During Lohri, bonfires are lit using wood and cow dung cakes, symbolising a sacred ritual performed in open spaces or outside homes. Offerings like sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak, rewri ...

A New York City rabbi aided in the building of a kosher mikveh (ritual bath), though Baruch noted that there are also many natural springs and pools in Indonesia. A special knife for Kosher ritual ...

Celebrating the full moon can be traced back to many civilizations around the earth. Rituals that harness the full moon's power are wide and varied, from the simple ones I list below to more ...