This festival symbolizes triumph over evil, with rituals including fasting, prayers, and processions. Devotees seek blessings for protection, prosperity, and courage. Temples host vibrant ...

Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, honours Lord Shiva and marks the union of masculine and feminine forces in the universe. Devotees engage in fasting, chanting mantras, and ...

Now given the bourgeoning spiritual significance of the day, there are some do's and don'ts that one must keep in mind when it comes to observing a fast and partaking in all the rituals that the ...

Here are the important puja rituals, fasting tips, and dos and don’ts every devotee must follow. Mahashivratri is a special festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, devotees across India ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...

Mahashivratri 2025 Zodiac-wise Guide – The Most Auspicious Rituals and Mantras for Your Rashi to Gain Lord Shiva’s Blessings: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated with much fanfare ...

This historic Hindu festival is celebrated at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees who seek spiritual purification through the ritual bath, known as Snan.

The nailed head ritual may have been as a way to intimidate their enemies and celebrate their ancestors. The findings published in the April 2025 issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science ...

Instead of defaulting to the notifications on my phone, poetry has inspired me to begin the day in a different way. By Charley Locke Most mornings, as soon as I wake up, I feel the pull of my ...

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Abhishekam: One of the main rituals is the Abhishekam of the Shiva Lingam. Devotees perform this ritual with five sacred items: milk, curd, honey, sugar powder (boora), and ghee while chanting mantras ...

The researchers found that it appears to have been a mixture of the two—hinting at both varied motivations behind the nailed head ritual, as well as providing the first direct evidence of human ...