Raksha Bandhan is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals, honouring the unbreakable bond between siblings. It’s a day when sisters lovingly tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, symbolising ...

Discover the mysteries of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, its unique trinity lingam, sacred rituals, and secrets behind one of ...

The sacred month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiv. He is considered to be the supreme destroyer and transformer in the ...

The water, scooped up from the holy river Ganges, is destined for the pilgrims’ local temples. And the precious cargo must be ...

Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India’s mega Hindu festival The Associated Press January 14, 2025, 5:05 AM ...

Naked Hindu ascetics and pilgrims are taking holy dips in sacred rivers in the first major bathing day of the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth. Slide 1 of 8 ...

Hindu holy man Tarkeshwor Giri sat naked at Nepal's biggest annual religious gathering on Monday as throngs of pilgrims sought his blessings at a centuries-old temple in Kathmandu.

Nude Hindu holy men or a Naga Sadhus of Maharirwani Akhara prepare for a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on one of the most auspicious day Makar ...