From religious and cultural holidays to region-specific commemorations, the holiday calendars across the 50 states and the ...

THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame ...

It is a Hindu holiday that observes the symbolic victory of light over darkness, or good over evil. The event boasts various festivities including parades, fairs, dances and feasts. It is a time ...

is auctioning several idols of Hindu gods and sculptures, stone works, miniatures at its auction of artworks in New York on September 16, 2008. The idols on sale range from the 1st century BC to 18th ...

Hindu God Shiva the formless Brahman made his appearance in the form of Lingodbhavamurti – a pillar of fire with no beginning and end – on Mahashivaratri night. Devotees of Shiva around the world have ...

The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This ...

Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, should be placed on the left-hand side when facing the idols. In Hindu rituals, Ganesha is always worshipped first, as he is the harbinger of good fortune ...

In 2005, Haruna Kojima became one of the inaugural members of AKB48, the Akihabara-based multi-vocalist unit that would go on to dominate the Japanese idol singer scene for ... titled "Kamoshirenai," ...

The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, the holiday is being celebrated on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. In the U.S ...