(RNS) — Religious rituals are sensory encounters. The smell of candles, incense, the taste of wine at Communion or prasad, the blessed food at Hindu worship practices: Each is aimed at involving the ...

CONCORD — The Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple stands resplendent, adorned by a mosaic of art, culture and spirituality. Inside, chants of vedic mantras echo alongside traditional songs from barrel-shaped ...

According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on January 23, 2026. Observed ...

KOTAGIRI, IndiaKOTAGIRI, India — Sacred forests and groves are primeval woodlands that different faith communities around the world have safeguarded for centuries as abodes of the spiritual or the ...

Hindus cleanse their sins by making an offering into a body of water. India’s Ganges River is the world’s most famous spot for this ritual, which is called “Ganga Pooja,” but the most common Queens ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — At least 400 million people — more than the population of the United States — are expected in Prayagraj over the next 45 days, according to officials. PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — ...

"Marriage is not about finding the right person; it’s about being the right person."This quote encapsulates the essence of Hinduism’s perspective on marriage, where the union is not just a partnership ...

Among these, five ideas return again and again: Dharma, Karma, Bhakti, Moksha, and Ahimsa. Together, they form a living ...

The temple, with its distinctive architecture deeply rooted in the land's religions and spirituality, permeates every corner ...