Text and pic by Dinasena Ratugamage A large numbers of Hindu devotees gathered at the Kandhasami Kovil in Vavuniya on ...

This sacred ritual aims to purify the being in all its ... and the ashtamangalas — the eight auspicious symbols (the conch, the endless knot, the two fish, the lotus, the parasol, the treasure ...

Astrologers recommend personalized rituals for each zodiac sign to enhance their inherent strengths and attract positive ...

The 2,000-year-old geoglyphs offer clues to the ancient Nazca people and their rituals.

The central ritual involves worshiping live snakes or representations ... who are viewed as guardians of natural water ...

The festival of Diwali begins with Dhanteras and concludes with Bhai Dooj. According to the Hindu calendar, Bhai Dooj will be ...

Gujarat is all set to welcome its new year, Bestu Varsh, with full-on celebrations. Marking a significant beginning of a new ...

A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.

Alongside carvings, approximately 100 burn marks were found around Gainsborough Old Hall. The burn marks were once believed ...

Lakshmi Puja, the main ritual of the festival, is performed to seek the blessings of the goddess of wealth. To enhance the ...

A “STAGGERING” array of witches’ marks, first carved to ward off evil spirits and demons, have been discovered in a more than ...

Secret “witch marks” have been discovered scratched on the walls of a Tudor manor house. Pentagrams, charms to trap demons ...