The artworks, part of a new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, help shed light on a traditional ...

Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Sheetalasthami, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala. It is observed on the ...

The Ghatasthapana ritual, which marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, has its own mythological relevance. It is believed ...

An insomniac’s musings on World Sleep Day, Shakespeare’s obsession with sleep, Keats’ poetic drowsiness, Murakami’s soporific ...

Holi symbolises the victory of good over evil, and colours are thrown at each other as a sign of celebration and victory of ...

The San Antonio Museum of Art’s spring exhibition blends new photography and historical works depicting Hindu deities.

April 2025 aligns with the Hindu Lunar months of Chaitra and Vaisakha for the followers of both Purnimanta and Amanta ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025 begins on 30th March and will last for eight days. This year, the Goddess’s arrival is especially significant due to her chosen vaahana (divine vehicle)—a symbol of fate and ...

Holika Dahan is the day before Holi. It is also known as Holika Dahanam or Chotti Holi. This Hindu holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It commemorates the failed attempt to kill Prahlad, ...

There was backlash to 'Chhaava' was from a section of Bengali academics, who took to social media alleging the film was ...

In the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, many tourists joined in the festivities, smearing each other with red, green, blue, and ...