But when they leave — believing their sins have been cleansed by the redemptive bath — they leave with one thing in common: their foreheads display a sacred stroke of color.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday passed an interim order upholding the ban on making and immersing Plaster of Paris (POP) ...

Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is just around the corner. The Hindu festival is dedicated to Goddess ...

January 29, 2025, marks the year's first Amavasya, known as Mauni Amavasya. This day is considered auspicious for various ...

Ganesha, one of the most beloved gods in Hindu mythology, is also known as ‘Ekadanta’, the one with one tooth. Ganesha’s ...

Learn about the puja rituals, do's and don'ts, and the cultural importance of this festival that marks the beginning of ...

Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on display at Indonesia’s National Museum, providing a glimpse into the country’s ...

A statue of the Hindu god Ganesha is displayed at the Repatriated exhibition of Indonesian artefacts returned from the ...

M F Husain, hailed as one of India’s greatest painters, achieved international acclaim and numerous prestigious awards, but ...