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

Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and ...

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

Hindus believe that Goddess Saraswati is the deity of knowledge, wisdom, intellect, literature, music and arts.

Goddess Durga's divine power peaks on Shukla Ashtami, offering spiritual and material benefits to devotees. Worshippers can overcome obstacles, seek clarity, and receive blessings by following ancient ...

The world of Hinduism is fairly rich and diverse, with it being one of the oldest and most complex religions in the world. From the sacred Om to the majestic Shree Yantra, let’s discover the six most ...

The Patotsav is an auspicious date whereby sacred traditional rituals and ceremonies are invoked to honour and celebrate the ...

Discover the grandeur of BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi's inaugural 'Patotsav' celebration, which welcomed a record-breaking ...

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge. On this day, many children begin their formal education by writing the first letter of the Nepali alphabet on the walls of Saraswati temples, ...

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