FC Bergman’s ‘Works and Days’ carries the audience through a highly emotive tour of humankind’s relationship with the earth ...

In those days, when a person died, their body was not buried in the earth, nor left to rest quietly in the tomb. Instead, it was laid in a special room in the house – the Chin or Tsen – where it would ...

The Pednyachi Punav ritual in Goa, celebrated on the night of Kojagiri Purnima, is believed to expel evil energies and black ...

A beautiful but lesser-known tradition in Belarus involves whispering one's deepest desires to trees within its ancient ...

A community orchard in Hornsea held its first wassailing event earlier. The centuries-old tradition involves blessing fruit ...

The country's traditional bathhouses, a cultural cornerstone, are making a comeback - and the experience is unforgettable ...

“According to the Bible, Hezekiah sought to centralize worship at the temple in Jerusalem, abolishing the ritual sites scattered ... Hezekiah’s suppression of pagan places of worship, or ...

Festivals in India are more than just dates on a calendar; they are expressions of faith, joy, and community. As you look forward to the vibrant celebrations of 2025, remember that these occasions ...

Additionally, we’ll explore the festival’s rituals, history, significance, fasting guidelines, dietary do’s and don’ts, the significance of colours to wear, and whether Navratri is observed as a bank ...

Legend has it that Onam also marks the return of the demon King Mahabali. The celebration takes place over ten days, with rituals and importance associated with each day. A great display of religious ...

It’s a chance for locals to dispatch their ceremonial indoor pine trees and for the community, and curious outsiders, to gather in a bonfire ritual similar to one of many winter solstice ...

The story so far: The State of Forest Report (SFR) 2023 was released by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, on December 21, 2024. The SFR is a ...