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Yet, within the same tradition that reveres Gangajal deeply, there exists a quieter caution: not all sacred things are meant ...

Water holds a special place in spiritual traditions around the world. For centuries, people have used showers, baths, and rain to wash away more than just dirt—they cleanse negative energy, emotional ...

The Arapaho name for the ceremony is hoseihoowu' . This word means roughly 'give away lodge.' The Arapaho do not really worship the Sun during this ceremony. Rather it is a time of prayer and ...

Phalguna Amavasya will be observed on February 17, 2026. As the day falls on a Tuesday, it will be marked as Bhomvati ...

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Rath Yatra, one of the most revered festivals in the Hindu calendar, is a grand annual event that transforms the coastal town of Puri, Odisha into a vibrant centre of devotion, culture and spiritual ...

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The newly uncovered basin lies west of the Temple of Maat (dedicated to Maat, the goddess associated with truth, justice, and cosmic order) and covers more than 50 square meters, according to the ...

The prominent temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, was reopened after its Maha Kumbhabhishekam ceremony on June 8, 2025, after being closed for nearly 270 years. Now, the grand Maha ...