Vālmīki’s epic poem “The Rāmāyaṇa” is a great work of literature and a treasure of Indian culture — but its political and ...

January 1-3 Gantan-sai (New Years) – Shinto. Shinto New Year festival observed with prayers for inner renewal, prosperity, and health. January 1 Feast of St. Basil – Orthodox Christian. Orthodox ...

Regional holidays are significant in Andhra Pradesh, with festivals like Ugadi (March ... resulting in bank closures across the state. Sri Rama Navami (April 12th), Maha Shivaratri (March 1st ...

Krishna Navami, observed on January 23, 2025, is a significant day for Sanatan Dharma devotees to celebrate Lord Krishna's ...

The six-week Kumbh Mela is the single biggest milestone on the Hindu religious calendar. Wednesday marks one of the holiest days in the festival, when saffron-clad holy men lead millions in a sin ...

India’s Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh Mela, which has drawn millions of devotees to a confluence of sacred rivers in the northern Uttar Pradesh state, is mired in political controversy after ...

People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said. By Hari Kumar and Anupreeta Das ...

ALBAWABA - A stampede at an Indian Hindu festival killed at least 15 people with many others reported injured, AFP reported citing a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival on Wednesday. "At least 15 ...

February 2025 brings a vibrant assortment of Hindu festivals, Vrats, poojas, and cultural events that provide ample opportunities for spiritual reflection and celebration. This month is ...

It is often referred to as the "festival of festivals" and a major event in the Hindu calendar. Hindu pilgrims arrive to take a dip in Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical ...

It is often referred to as the "festival of festivals" and a major event in the Hindu calendar. Hindu pilgrims arrive to take a dip in Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical ...