Close inspection of a "kalamkari" shows the work is exemplary of early modern temple paintings, which in form and subject ...

Devotees carry flower Kavadi on the Aadi Krithigai day. It is celebrated in a grand way with various rituals in Murugan temples across the world. Temples dedicated to Muruga who is also known as ...

LiveMint brings you a list of the timings and rituals. 'Bodhan' on 6th Day: The Bodhan ceremony is performed on the evening of the sixth day to officially mark the beginning of the Durga Puja ...

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 ...

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 ...

Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific form of the goddess, along with unique rituals, colours, and offerings. Navratri 2024 Schedule: Rituals and Colours for Each Day Here is a detailed ...

The concept of ghosts in Hindu religion is often associated with those people who had an unnatural death like murder, accident, etc and those dead people who were not given proper Hindu death rituals ...