Bhagyashree is a true travel enthusiast. The actress recently visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. On Sunday, March ...

Hostile and derogatory comments inflame the climate in the country during the holy month of Ramadan (and during Lent). For ...

The Nagarathar or Nattukottai Nagarathar (also known as Nattukottai Chettiar) is a Tamil caste in Tamil Nadu. The English ...

The bedrock of attaining God is faith. He will go out of his way ... As someone who did not have faith in the Hindu pantheon, the British Collector mocked the priest, saying, “I have heard ...

Each shade carries a distinct meaning, including: There are multiple Hindu myths tied to Holi. But one of the most popular is the story of Lord Krishna, known as the god of protection, compassion ...

Skanda Sashti, celebrated on March 4, 2025, honors Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadma. This festival symbolizes triumph over evil, with rituals including fasting, prayers, and processions ...

The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by pouring water or milk over the Shiva linga, a stone sculpture symbolic of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Some also observe a fast during the ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by ...

Unsolved Indian Hindu Temple Mysteries explores 12 extraordinary temples, unveiling their legends, miracles, and unexplained phenomena that continue to mystify historians, scientists, and devotees, ...

Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity is Manu S Pillai’s fourth major offering. The title of the book is ambitious, but the scope has been delimited by Pillai hims ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A devotee holds a trident, a symbol of Hindu god Shiva, as she climbs the steps of the Lingamanthula Swamy ...