The sanctification of animals in ancient Egypt has often been misunderstood, with ancient Greek visitors to Egypt being largely responsible, writes Hussein Bassir A spirit of religiosity dominated ...

Followers of deity in Kullu district are in a fix as to whose orders they should follow- court or the deities? SHIMLA: Followers of deity in Kullu district are in a fix as to whose orders they should ...

In many cultures worldwide, certain animals hold a special place of reverence and respect, regarded as sacred beings. People deeply honour these animals and many even worship them. They don't ...

SHIMLA: A court in remote northern India has banned a long tradition of sacrificing animals for religious reasons, deeming the practice cruel and “barbaric”. The High Court in Himachal Pradesh has ...

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday put a ban on animal sacrifice to ‘appease deities' and ruled that ‘no person throughout the state shall sacrifice any animal in any place of public ...

Some anthropologists suggest that the Paleolithic cave paintings famously discovered in southwestern France may have been meant for animal deities. They could represent prayers by early peoples to ...

The Himachal Pradesh high court brought to an end the age-old practice of sacrificing animals during religious ceremonies and festivals in the hill state with its order on Monday. SHIMLA: The Himachal ...