Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special ...

Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.

Whether to avert bad luck, express gratitude for good fortune, or simply out of habit, knocking on wood endures as a small ...

In a discovery reshaping the understanding of prehistoric cultures in Eurasia, archaeologists found an 8,400-year-old stone ...

Spring equinox rituals and traditions from around the world, from a mass water fight in Thailand to sun worship at Mayan ...

However, divine intervention ensured Prahlad's safety while Holika was burned. The ritual of Holika Dahan involves lighting a bonfire, symbolizing the end of evil. Communities gather wood and twigs in ...

In Mathura and Vrindavan, Holi is still celebrated with grand processions, temple rituals, and flower showers, honouring Krishna’s playful spirit. Holi is more than just a festival of colours ...

People gather around the fire to offer prayers and perform rituals. Dhulendi or Rangwali Holi (March 14, 2025): The main celebration involves playing with colors, splashing water, singing, dancing, ...

An attempt to get a free birthday sundae at Friendly’s turned into a satanic ritual, with Lady Gaga serving as both waitress and master of ceremonies in the Saturday Night Live sketch.

Then, devotees empty the vessels when the last circuit is complete. After the Holika Dahan bonfire ritual, tilaks are smeared on the foreheads of devotees. Baked or roasted crops of the season are ...

Beneath those artifacts, archaeologists recently discovered the burial of a modern human (Homo sapiens) child, around 6 to 8 years old, who was stretched out on their back, with their arms and ...

A traditional Indian housewarming ceremony (Grah Pravesh) in San Francisco, featuring a sacred cow, has captivated online audiences. A viral video shows the Indian-origin family welcoming the ...