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The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, has turned 90. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday.
Aditi is more than a mythological mother—she is a cosmic force, the infinite expanse from which all life emerges. In an age ...
The symbol a society chooses to represent its healthcare system carries more than aesthetic value. It reflects the principles, history, and cultural narratives of healing.
The Hindu community attends the historic Kumbabishekam ceremony at the Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple in Concord, Calif., on Friday, May 9, 2025. Thousands of devotees paid respects to their God Shiva ...
Symbolism behind the Vahanas of Hindu Gods By Kanakanjali Roy May 14, 2025 05:24 PM IST Read this news in brief form ...
They would turn into ashes, die, and become blind. It means that there is something that is lacking and our gods and goddesses are not that powerful," the Samajwadi Party MLA said.
Vasant Bhatt, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Houston, enrolled in a course called the Lived Hindu Religion expecting "nuanced discussion" and "space for the lived faith ...
Tribal people whose children attend a school run by the Hindu cultural organization Vikas Bharati pay their respects to its founder, Ashok Bhagat, in Bishunpur, Jharkhand state. (Sayan Hazra for ...
Here, the theyyam performer (above) embodies Raktheswari, a fierce manifestation of Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction. She is portrayed drenched in blood, a powerful symbol of her raw energy ...
Discover 5 forgotten weapons of Hindu gods that rival the legendary Brahmastra in power and potency. Explore the fascinating stories and significance of these ancient arms.
In Native American mythology, snakes are powerful symbols of fertility, transformation, and healing. The Hopi people, for example, perform snake dances to ensure rainfall and agricultural abundance.
Sacred symbols have been used since time immemorial. Some of them are symbols of protection, others of strength, others to tell people about a certain group, and some more depicting the Gods that ...