In Hinduism, gods are not just figures of worship; they are cosmic principles, embodiments of the deepest truths of existence ...

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

Have you ever stood in a place so charged with energy that you felt like you weren’t alone — even when no one was there?

Each shade carries a distinct meaning, including: There are multiple Hindu myths tied to Holi. But one of the most popular is the story of Lord Krishna, known as the god of protection, compassion ...

(AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by ...

Unsolved Indian Hindu Temple Mysteries explores 12 extraordinary temples, unveiling their legends, miracles, and unexplained phenomena that continue to mystify historians, scientists, and devotees, ...

Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern city of Prayagraj since mid-January is staggering. Surpassing previous numbers ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A devotee holds a trident, a symbol of Hindu god Shiva, as she climbs the steps of the Lingamanthula Swamy ...

These Greek gods are often called the “Olympic gods” because some were said to live on Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, towering over the Gulf of Thermaïkós. As captivating as they are, ...

Chanting is the easiest means of connecting with God. Azhwars, Nayanmars, and Acharyas adopted this practice and handed it to us. It is sufficient if a person comes to know that God will be ...