A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

Glitter-coated parade horses were once sent to slaughter after Mardi Gras. Now the homeless horses are getting a second chance thanks to the Humane Society. In October 2023, a thousand birds died in a ...

By understanding and embracing the sacred meanings of the snake, one can embark on a path of profound personal and spiritual awakening. Whether seen as a herald of change or a keeper of ancient wisdom ...

Bathing in the sacred Ganges and other holy rivers on this day is believed to bestow salvation, alongside ushering in happiness and prosperity for the family. This makes the Amrit Snan an integral ...

Her excitement extends beyond her attire. Tirsit describes the profound impact of witnessing priests carry the Tabot—a sacred wooden replica of the Ark of the Covenant and the Ten Commandments—to ...

Rozenberg believes the Torah, Judaism's most sacred text, may describe psychedelic experiences. He believes divinity lives in all of us, and for some, psychedelics help us access it. "So ...

This sacred confluence of three rivers – the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati – is deeply rooted in Hindu spirituality and mythology, making it a central location for one of the ...

A YouTuber has claimed that animals were left behind in an abandoned zoo after initial reports suggested they had been rescued and relocated. Back in 2020, Phuket Zoo in Thailand closed its doors ...

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Held every three years, the Maha Kumbh is the crowning jewel of this ancient festival, celebrated across the sacred riverbanks of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Its origins, often linked ...

The elephant, as represented by Lord Ganesha, is a symbol of strength and intelligence. Snakes are worshiped during Nag Panchami because they are associated with Lord Shiva. As per beliefs, monkey has ...