For annual sky observations and calendars, the moon is a changeable resource that has captivated humankind for long centuries ...

In a powerful demonstration of cultural and spiritual unity, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam on ...

Gifts are powerful. They carry meaning beyond their material value. A well-chosen gift nurtures a relationship, conveys love, ...

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

Millions of missionaries work in schools, hospitals and other institutions. Their success is deepening divisions.

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

Applied by Hindu priests using sandalwood paste ... peace of mind and satisfaction,” Chauhan says. “It is also a symbol of our religion.” Associated Press writers Rishi Lekhi and Ashwini ...

Compared to other religions, the Hindu religion makes minimal of demands on its adherents, most of the time leaving them to decide when to pray (or not to pray), when to observe a fast ...

Washington, Jan 30 (PTI) Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who has been picked by President Donald Trump to oversee spy agencies, on Thursday alleged that Democratic senators are trying to foment ...

But to this day, only Brahmins — even those without basic formal education — are permitted to become Hindu priests or mainstream religious leaders. Many others rise to great popularity and ...

(AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A young Hindu devotee, marked with sacred symbols on her face, reacts as her mother combs her hair at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers ...

Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, chosen by President Donald Trump to lead US intelligence agencies, has accused Democratic senators of inciting religious prejudice against Hindus and Hinduism.