Cultures have built elaborate rituals to help humans process the grief of losing someone. Rituals can hold the core beliefs of a culture and provide a sense of control in an otherwise helpless ...

Have you ever stood outside an Indian temple and seen a devotee smashing a coconut with deep concentration and devotion? It's not theatrics—it's a sacred action deeply embedded in spirituality and ...

Experience the intense Kavutheendal ritual at Kodungallur's Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy temple, a vibrant celebration of devotion ...

Lakshmi Panchami 2026 will be observed on March 23. Know Panchami Tithi timings, Lakshmi Puja rituals, significance, and why ...

(The Conversation) — The use of AI and robotic technology in worship is raising profound questions about its long-term consequences. Will it lead to the betterment of society or replace practitioners?

When Sushma Dwivedi started seriously thinking about performing wedding rites and other Hindu religious blessings in New York City and elsewhere, she knew who she needed to talk to - her grandmother.

(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 ...

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 ...

Gudi Padwa 2026 falls on March 19 and marks the Hindu New Year in parts of India. This guide covers its date, meaning, key ...