Jacobsen notes in Pilgrimage in the Hindu Tradition, the Vedas are barely interested in ... dating to the 2 nd to 4 th centuries CE, pilgrimage appears as a fully-evolved tradition.

Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...

The question of whether atheism is more acceptable to God than religion is one that has intrigued philosophers, spiritual ...

So let’s begin at the beginning, and take it from there. As historian Knut A. Jacobsen notes in Pilgrimage in the Hindu Tradition, the Vedas are barely interested in specific sacred sites. In fact, ...

This column focuses on the Hindu approach to human rights, drawing primarily from scriptures, with the following themes: ...

“The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday (March 13, 2025) that caused only minor damage and sent 11 people to the hospital, the most serious ...

Next year, Holi will begin March 4, 2026. The Hindu festival of Holi is an ancient ritual marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil, according to National Geographic.

Two persons were arrested while they were allegedly selling Ocean Grow (OG) Kush or hydroponic ganja near a high-end apartment complex at KPHB Colony on Thursday. Four buyers, who had arrived ...

Hindu holy men, also known as Sadhus, smoke marijuana — a practice that is normally illegal but is permitted during the Shivaratri festival — and smear their bodies with ash in devotion. The festival ...