(From left) Actors Lee Jin-wook, Jeon Yeo-bin, Song Hye-kyo and Moon Woo-jin, and director Kwon Hyeok-jae pose for a photo on ...

These sacred bathing rituals, or Shahi Snans, are believed to purify the soul and wash away sins, making them the spiritual highlights of the event. The origins of the Kumbh Mela trace back to ...

The Tibetan sky burials are one of the most famous and unique forms of funeral rituals from around the world. They are a symbol of detachment from the physical body, be it in life or at the gates ...

Joint memorial ceremony for plane crash victims A team of dancers performs a traditional Korean shamanistic ritual dance to ...

Sakat Chauth is observed on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, the festival is dedicated ...

Sakat Chauth 2025 Date, Moonrise Time, Puja Rituals: Sakat Chauth is a significant Hindu festival predominantly celebrated in the northern regions of India. It is also referred to as Til-Kuta Chauth, ...

Ritual: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri PujaThe first day marks the installation of the Ghata (sacred pot) and the beginning of the Navratri fast. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Shailputri, the first ...

Thousands of religious leaders and pilgrims could be seen charging into the icy waters in a ritual they believe will cleanse them of sin and help them achieve salvation. The BBC's Samira Hussain ...

Galen Watts is an Associate Director of the Institute for Religion, Culture and Societal Futures based jointly at St. Jerome's University and the University of Waterloo. He receives funding from ...

Worshippers commemorate this victory by engaging in prayers, performing rituals, and visiting sacred rivers. During Makar Sankranti, worshippers pray to Lord Surya, the Sun Deity. They ask for his ...

Lord Shani and the Sun God: The day symbolizes harmony, with the reunion of Lord Shani and his father, the Sun God. King Bhagiratha and Ganga: It commemorates the descent of the sacred Ganga to earth, ...