An 11-year-old student was killed in a sacrificial black magic ritual performed by the owners of his school to make it more “prosperous,” according to reports. The boy was allegedly kidnapped ...

Rituals conducted during this period are believed to bestow happiness and well-being upon devotees from their departed family members. This is a major Amavasya falls in the month of Ashwina.

Kalash Sthapna, also known as Ghatasthapana, is a highly important ritual during the nine-day festival of Navratri. Placing the Kalash or pot in front of the divine power Maa Durga represents a ...

Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. A young boy was killed in a ritual sacrifice by teachers who believed it would please the gods and bring good fortune to their school in India ...

This period is dedicated to honoring ancestors through rituals such as pitru tarpan and pind daan. Devotees offer food and clothes to Brahmins and often take holy baths in the Ganga river.

The urn and the lead case it was encased it (Juan Manuel Román et al) The presence of cremated bones, meanwhile, sheds more light on funerary rituals prevalent in the Spanish region in the Roman era.

Mahalaya Amavasya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, a 15-day period dedicated to performing rituals for deceased family members. In 2024, Mahalaya Amavasya will be observed on Wednesday ...

Devotees perform special rituals and offer several holy things to God during this period. Check out the nine forms of Maa Durga for Navratri 2024: FPJ Shorts 'If Election Commission Is Neutral ...

The ritual serves as a welcome for Goddess Durga, where the priest ties a mirror to a Bilva tree (Bel tree). Through this mirror, the idol of Goddess Durga is reflected. Maha Saptami: Maha Saptami ...

This nine-night festival holds immense cultural and spiritual significance, and it is marked by various rituals and celebrations across the country. In 2024, Shardiya Navratri will commence on ...

Apart from fasting, the main ritual performed is the 'Ghatasthapana', which marks the beginning of the festival. A pot filled with sacred holy water in it is decorated with the use of mango leaves ...