The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for ...

Metal hooks weighed down with milk pots skewered the flesh of men’s backs as tridents pierced their cheeks and tongues.

The Romans added January and February to the calendar but ran into a problem — math and superstition. Here's why February became the odd month out.

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

In an era of secularism, where discussions often center around the decline of religious belief, going on a pilgrimage may seem outdated. However, the reality is quite the opposite. The appeal of ...

Basant Panchami holds great significance in Hinduism, and references to this festival can be found in the ancient texts of the Upanishads. According to religious belief ... This time of year is ...

Regional holidays observed by each ... religious occasions, such as Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Holi, and others. These vary by region, depending on the prominence of the festival.

Celebrate the joyous occasion of the Chinese New Year with a culinary adventure at the Hyatt ... Toast & Tonic in Bengaluru is hosting a month-long Taco & Sangria Festival from January 17th to ...

But as Sarita Singh discovered at this year's Maha Kumbh, or 'Great Pitcher Festival', things have changed ... said during a visit to Prayagraj last month. "I hope more and more people are ...

It is believed that during the festival, the planets align ... While Maha Kumbh Mela is scheduled for this year in 2025, many end up confusing Mahakumbh Mela with Kumbh Mela. These are two significant ...

In 2025, Lunar New Year’s ... day of the lunar month, January 22, and in southern China a day later. Xiao nian is sometimes also known colloquially as the Kitchen God Festival, since a major ...