The origin of ‘Goshani Jatra’ dates back to around 12th Century AD, almost when the Srimandir was built. The chief ‘Goshani’ ...

You have seen crowds in the utensil shop before a day of Dhanteras or during the auspicious festival, as it is believed that buying utensils (brass, copper and steel) indicates abundance. Also, steel, ...

Bhubaneswar: The essence of the Jagannath culture lies in a beautiful collage of philosophies under the Vaishnavism, Shaivism ...

The Local joined Indian-Swedish cultural organisation Sambandh at its Durga Puja event in Helsingborg to discuss how sharing ...

PNN New Delhi [India] October 12 Hari Hara Kshethram Austin Spiritual and Cultural Beacon for Sanatan Dharma Nestled in the ...

Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, marks the end of Navratri and celebrates the victory of good over evil, based on the epic ...

"Oh wake me up when September begins" is a mantra I chant all year long until September finally arrives. My longing for the ...

During Dussehra, people immerse clay idols of deities like Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya in water bodies, ...

With a legacy spanning nearly 324 years, this family puja in West Bengal has flourished into a grand celebration over the ...

Just as Maa Durga descends to earth with her family in autumn, 72-year-old Kishori Mohan Pal flocks to Chennai with a team of ...

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess ...