The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

At the East Wind Foundation, in the heart of Los Angeles' Chinatown, young people dedicate their after-school hours and ...

BHADARWAH, Jan 30: Jhinjoli or Dhundhu-Kundu-the age old ritual to remember ancestors, particularly in ancient Nag culture practised in Bhadarwah region was celebrated by hundreds of Nag followers ...

This year’s Lunar New Year kicked off with a bang in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday as 10,000 firecrackers were set off on Kearny Street. Hundreds of spectators packed Portsmouth Square, with ...

(AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A woman in a traditional costume prays on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Lama Temple in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) An Ethnic ...

The rituals performed are believed to benefit the souls of ancestors, bringing peace and harmony to families. This day is seen as an important occasion to strengthen the connection with ancestors and ...

Before welcoming the sacred month of Magh, devotees are encouraged to perform Pitru Tarpan (ritual offerings to ancestors) on Paush Amavasya to seek their blessings and ensure peace in their spiritual ...

Mauni Amavasya is one of the most important day and on this auspicious day people offer prayers to their ancestors and forefathers. On this day, devotees perform various spiritual and religious ...

Celebrated on 28th January 2025, this day is dedicated to honouring deceased ancestors. Devotees perform special prayers and rituals to seek blessings from their forefathers. The festival holds ...

Devotees perform rituals like Pitru Tarpanam and offer prayers to their ancestors, believing it brings peace, prosperity, and blessings to their families. Offerings of sesame seeds, food ...

In addition to doing different religious activities, such as performing hawan dedicated to ancestors, one must perform remedies linked to Saturn on Amavasya day. Phalguna Amavasya February 27 ...