Ever wondered why only a few fruits, grains and sweets are considered pious and can be used in Hindu rituals and offerings?

Cultures have built elaborate rituals to help humans process the grief of losing someone. Rituals can hold the core beliefs of a culture and provide a sense of control in an otherwise helpless ...

What if Hindu rituals are not blind faith but deeply scientific practices? In this fascinating conversation, Raj Mishra decodes the hidden logic behind ancient traditions passed down by rishis. From ...

An Indian family's traditional housewarming ceremony in Texas, involving cows, has sparked a debate about cultural ...

CONCORD — The Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple stands resplendent, adorned by a mosaic of art, culture and spirituality. Inside, chants of vedic mantras echo alongside traditional songs from barrel-shaped ...

(The Conversation) — The use of AI and robotic technology in worship is raising profound questions about its long-term consequences. Will it lead to the betterment of society or replace practitioners?

Hindus cleanse their sins by making an offering into a body of water. India’s Ganges River is the world’s most famous spot for this ritual, which is called “Ganga Pooja,” but the most common Queens ...

Conch shells, chants and carefully chosen timing marked Balen Shah’s oath ceremony as he stepped into power with elaborate ...