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The Moon’s Hidden Powers: Why Hindu and Muslim Rituals Depend on It!
For annual sky observations and calendars, the moon is a changeable resource that has captivated humankind for long centuries ...
World's largest religious gathering in India underway as hundreds of millions visit 45-day festival
The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for ...
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India's sacred boat service for giant Hindu festival
For millions of Hindu pilgrims at India's millennia-old vast Kumbh Mela festival, the culmination of their journey is ritual ...
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...
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12 Sacred Temples That Hold the Ultimate Secret of Lord Shiva – 7 Will Shock You!
Lord Shiva is revered as one of the most important deities in Hinduism, one of the world's oldest faiths. Among the various ...
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Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
Naga Sadhus or Naked Hindu holy men take dips at Sangam, the confluence of three sacred rivers the Yamuna ... Ujjain and ...
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Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
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 ...
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Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India
At least 30 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering early Wednesday ...