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Baba Chadragup is a note-worthy stop for those on the Hinglaj Yatra, an annual holy pilgrimage to Shri Hinglaj Mata temple, ...

A safety warning has been issued for the Tungnath Temple in Rudraprayag, India, due to extensive water damage during monsoon ...

For the first time, Hindu pilgrims on Thursday (3 October), were able to witness the sacred Kailash peak, considered the ...

An overview of the most prominent holidays celebrated by the world's 1.2 billion Hindus. How many festivals can you name?

Sanatan Rakshak Dal chief detained for removing Sai Baba statues from temples, sparking concern among devotees.

For example, the manuals say that basil is favored by the Hindu god Vishnu but should never be offered to the god Ganesha. Lord Shiva grants blessings to those who worship him through offering ...

A revered deity in Hinduism, Ganesh is recognized for having the head of an elephant and being the son of Lord Shiva. The day is observed with prayers and rituals with a clay idol, which is later ...