“Our camels are an extension of our families,” says Bhanwarlal, 35, a member of the ethnic group called the Raika, who believe they have a divine calling from the Hindu god Shiva to care for ...

Ganga Dussehra, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the descent of Goddess Ganga to Earth. Observed on June 5, 2025, ...

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In 113-degree heat, thousands of Hindus in Pakistan make a grueling trek that is an act of spiritual devotion and cultural ...

Among them was a small idol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi, placed right next to a laughing Buddha. Reacting to the picture, a fan wrote, “You have Durga and Shiva statues there! Lovely!” ...

Among the decorative statues on Aniston's table, eagle-eyed fans spotted two idols of Hindu deities—Durga and Lakshmi.

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Bangladesh did not receive any official-level intimation before India shut down land ports for readymade garments, a diplomatic source from Bangladesh informed The Hindu on Monday (May 19 ...

Before exams, Hindu pupils pray to her, incarnated as Sarasvati, the goddess of music and learning. Devi blesses her devotees with fortune and success. Her most renowned victory is the slaying of ...

Situated on the banks of the Ganges, it is deeply associated with Hindu life and death traditions and the concept of liberation. Nestled in the Himalayas, Kedarnath figures among the four Chota Char ...