Every 12 years the festival carries the prefix “Maha,” which means great, as it’s the largest gathering of the Kumbh Mela that’s held every three years in one of four cities.

This weekend members of the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple and the surrounding community will gather under lantern lights to feast ...

Taiwan’s calendar is jam-packed with traditional and modern celebrations, and one of the most famous Taiwan’s Festivals is Taiwan Lantern Festival which is held annually in Taiwan. Learn more ...

Dozens of people were killed in a crowd crush at the world’s largest religious gathering in India early Wednesday, as tens of millions of devotees went to bathe in a river on one of the most ...

A smaller version of the festival, called Ardh Kumbh, or Half Kumbh, was organized in 2019, when 240 million visitors were recorded, with about 50 million taking a ritual bath on the busiest day.

While some Japanese festivals are famous all over the world, there are others, which remain lesser-known, yet equally ...

Religious leaders and Ethiopians celebrate Meskel, meaning the Cross in Amharic, is an annual religious holiday among Orthodox in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.

Stockton Lantern Festival is returning to the Stockton Ballpark this winter. Brace yourselves for an enchanting winter adventure like no other as Stockton Lantern Festival takes over Stockton ...

Plácida Quispe, 73, an embroiderer at the festival Saturday, said there wasn't enough demand to sell her colorful costumes this year. She said she would rent her handiwork to participants instead.

The religious festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness, as well as good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The event will feature dancing, music, decorations, food, arts, and ...