Colombo (Agenzia Fides) - The Buddhist monks of a temple in the capital Colombo spontaneously gathered for a special "Puja" ritual to pray for the health of Pope Francis and his speedy recovery.

Nahay Khay is the first day of Chhath Puja festivities. It marks the beginning of the auspicious four-day festival. On this day, women observing the Chhath fast (vrat) eat only one meal, and the ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the ISKCON temple in Mayapur and performed a traditional cow worship ceremony on the occasion of Bakrid. Born to Christian father and Hindu mother, ...

According to Drik Panchang, the origin of Govardhan Puja can be traced to a well-known tale from the Bhagavata Purana. During the Dwapar Yuga, when Lord Indra unleashed torrential rains to punish the ...

Durga Puja is known to be one of the most vibrant and beautiful festivals, particularly for the Bengali community, showcasing a significantly rich illustration of spirituality, culture, and artistry.

The temple, cemetery and family mansion of Confucius, the great philosopher, politician and educator of the 6th–5th centuries B.C., are located at Qufu, in Shandong Province. Built to commemorate him ...

The two Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae are the most illustrious of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Egypt), listed as World Heritage since 1979.