I magine a 100-foot high chariot with 24 wheels — each 12 foot in diameter — being pulled by seven horses! Yes, we are talking of the Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha. In the late ...

A Hindu deity described in the Vedas and Puranas ... Forehead pendant with Sun God Surya in a chariot with attendants; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal; c. 1600–1700; Gold set with semi-precious stones ...

The recent 'Surya Tilak' ceremony of Lord Ram at the iconic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has captured the hearts of many devotees and spiritual seekers alike. Held on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, ...

The second day of Chaiti Chhath Puja, known as Kharna, is being observed today. On this day, devotees observe a strict fast ...

So you pray to the sun god and say that 'Oh thank you ... a journey to a holy place in order to feel closer to God. The most famous Hindu pilgrimage is the Kumbh Mela, which takes place at the ...

Chhath Puja has immense importance in Hinduism. It is celebrated twice a year; i.e. once in the month of Chaitra (Chaiti ...

Chaiti Chhath, a major festival in Bihar, starts with great devotion and grand preparations. People across the state eagerly ...

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets pr ...