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Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is celebrated on January 17, 2025. Devotees observe it with fasting ...

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In Hindu mythology, the Saraswati River is described as emerging from the mouth of Brahma, the creator god, symbolising the ...

Discover the spiritual significance of Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of three rivers, during Kumbh Mela. Learn why it ...

What is the Kumbh Mela, and why is it held in four cities periodically? What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India (Jan 13–Feb 26), draws 400M devotees worldwide, celebrating Hinduism's rich spiritual ...

Flying kites on Makar Sankranti is a tradition in many parts of India. Here are some reasons why people fly kites on Makar ...

India's Kumbh Mela began in Prayagraj, India, drawing millions to sacred rivers for the world’s largest festival.

The world’s largest religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, has commenced on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in ...

Tens of thousands of Hindus seeking absolution of their sins immersed themselves on Monday in freezing waters at the confluence of sacred rivers, as India began a six-week festival expected to draw ...