Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of ...
Spotlight on erosion: Prioritizing the watersheds of the lower Sutlej river basin
The Sutlej River Basin isn’t just a geographical feature; it’s the pulse of Punjab, threading through its heartland, shaping its fields, feeding its people, dictating the rhythm of life in ways both ...
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Alexander the Great’s Final Campaign: The Siege of Mallia (325 BCE)
Following the mutiny of his army, Alexander the Great was forced to abandon his eastward march. In response, he turned his ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...