The acceptance of international cinema has been on the rise in recent years, as movies like RRR, Anatomy of a Fall and Parasite have become popular not just with critics and awards bodies, but with a ...

This sacred confluence of three rivers – the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati – is deeply rooted in Hindu spirituality and mythology, making it a central location for one of the ...

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

Rooted in the traditions and beliefs of millions, it stands as a symbol of unity ... celebrated across the sacred riverbanks of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Its origins, often linked ...

Naga Sadhus bathe first, followed by the public. On Makar Sankranti, millions of pilgrims flocked to the Triveni Sangam to take a sacred bath during the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh 2025 on ...

In Hindu culture, the swastika is a sacred symbol of positivity and used extensively in religious ceremonies, festivals and daily life, often displayed to invoke blessings and protection ...

They know people cannot live in the world of abstraction. They know we need our sacred symbols. They know we need sacred places — places where, in the words of the ancient sages, heaven and ...

Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and ...

I believe to try and see pagan symbols or to see... evil, it is not," he stated. He added that “it represents life through a woman” and compared it to a “tree,” calling it a “sacred ...

Leaving behind the more metaphorical language of his earlier films in favor of an incendiary direct address, Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a brave ... which is a symbol of ...

Mohammad Rasoulof’s sorrowful new film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” a powerful tale of conscience and conflict made while he was evading Iran’s oppressive theocracy, is shot through with ...