For millions of Hindu pilgrims at India's millennia-old vast Kumbh Mela festival, the culmination of their journey is ritual ...
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...
The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for ...
Applied by Hindu priests using sandalwood paste, turmeric and sacred ashes ... In return, he places his hand on their heads as they bow to seek his blessings. According to Hindu scriptures ...
Hindu devotees have sacred marks reading 'Radhe' on their foreheads ... blankets. In return, he places his hand on their heads as they bow to seek his blessings. Sushila Chauhan wears a sacred ...
Nepal is more than just a gateway to the Himalayas—it’s a spiritual hub steeped in centuries-old traditions, sacred rituals, and awe-inspiring temples. A journey through Nepal’s spiritual trail ...
On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court directed the Forest Department of Rajasthan to map on the ground and via satellite every ‘sacred grove ... pilgrim sites, and/or burial grounds.