Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed god of Hinduism, is a symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles. He is instantly recognizable with his large ears, round belly, and of course, his ...

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 ...

Shivaashtakam is one of the most powerful mantras written to sing the glory of Lord Shivaits said that a devotee who sings it with full devotion after taking bath and wearing clean white clothes goes ...

The UN and multiple aid agencies have refused to cooperate with the newly established US-backed aid distribution system, calling it "death traps" that help Israel in its genocidal war against Gaza ...

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 ...