Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed god of Hinduism, is a symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles. He is ...

This knowledge transfer represents a form of cultural transmission that ... In Hindu tradition, the elephant-headed deity Ganesha is the god of wisdom and knowledge, while many African cultures have ...

Snake spirits feature heavily, not sinful but protective. The elephant god Ganesha has a cobra wrapped around his dancing torso, while canopies of snakes are often seen protecting the Buddha and ...

The ancient tradition of lighting oil lamps has a special significance says Ranjeni A Singh The priest strikes the matchstick with a flourish and lights the lamp filled with ghee or oil all the while ...

The gods on assuming various forms in this mortal world could in no way escape death They propitiated Ashutosha Shiva and requested his help in keeping death at bay Shiva took the crescent moon from h ...

After last week's frisson of friction, no one doubts that the situation is fraught and fragile and Bangladesh is teetering on the edge of even more troubled times. The short-term relief will allow ...

The liturgical vestments worn during the celebration of Corpus Christi are chosen to reflect the solemnity and joy of this feast. The traditional liturgical colors for Corpus Christi are white and ...