Pradakshina, a sacred ritual in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, involves circumambulating a deity or holy site. This ...

By Chronicle Staff Last year’s Christmas celebrations were also limited to religious rituals due to the ongoing genocide in ...

Utpanna Ekadashi, an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, falls on November 26th this year. The day commemorates the ...

I recently came across a video shot in the Philippines where an animal was killed as part of a religious ritual. According to the video, it was a religious rite meant to bring good health and stamina ...

Special concoction also contained honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice, and grapes to make it look like blood.

From self-flagellation to fire-walking, explore some of the world’s most intense and painful religious rituals. Discover the ...

In today’s world, many people are looking to transcend mere religiosity and embrace a deeper, more personal spirituality.

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a ...

A new study reveals that the capacocha ritual of child sacrifice, practiced by the Incas, involved ceremonial use of ceramic ...

Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old ...

Deep Dive Into Leprosy  λεπρὸς (lepros) – “leper”  The Greek word λεπρὸς (lepros) is used to describe the man who approaches Jesus. While traditionally translated as “leper,” this term ...