Every Hindu ritual begins with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the bringer of new beginnings. Across India, certain temples are renowned for helping devotees overcome specific life ...

Rivers and lakes form a sacred geography in the South Indian state of Kerala, where travellers can trace waterways that have been shaping myths, legends and religious practices for millennia.

Ancient Greco-Roman texts discuss the use of excrement in medicine, but this is the first direct evidence we've found that confirms the written descriptions.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Uttar Pradesh is no longer a ‘BIMARU’ state, but a strong economy, among the top three in the country. The acronym ‘BIMARU’ (which means sick in ...

Panch kailash yatra highlights five sacred kailash sites associated with Lord Shiva, their deep spiritual significance, and ...

Mahashivratri is on February 15, and I am tempted this week to revisit Shiva lore at Ujjain, where he is worshipped as Mahakaal.The famous Nasadiya Sukta, in it ...

Standing by the side of a pandal made of the long green leaves of coconut palms, a holy man mumbling his undecipherable name ...