A Malaysian minister has announced dropping legal procedures against three radio broadcasters who mocked a Hindu ritual dance ...

The Hindu holidays Holi and Holika Dahan are this week. About one billion people worldwide practice Hinduism, according to the Pew Research Center, or about 15% of the global population. Less than 1% ...

A look at the curved oval iconic representation of Shiva Lingam placed on a globular base which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum Garbhagraha of all Shiva temples has given rise to diverse explanation ...

Pradosh Vrat is a sacred Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Observing this fast is believed to remove ...

Rangbhari Ekadashi, which comes before Holi, has special significance. By fasting and worshipping on this day, one gets the ...

Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg announced the return of 20 antiques worth $3 million to Nepal, seized from illicit trafficking.

Shiva is considered masculine, and conceptualised as pure consciousness -- call it soul, transcendent spirit, whatever that ...

Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, is a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord ... honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It's marked by fasting, night vigils, and rituals like ...

In a free-wheeling conversation with The Hindu, Amish Tripathi spoke about the ‘Legends of Shiva’ series, his thoughts on ...

In her new book of essays, "Sucker Punch," Slate writer Scaachi Koul examines what happens when life radically changes course and you need to chart a new path forward.