(RNS) — Religious rituals are sensory encounters. The smell of candles, incense, the taste of wine at Communion or prasad, the blessed food at Hindu worship practices: Each is aimed at involving the ...

CONCORD — The Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple stands resplendent, adorned by a mosaic of art, culture and spirituality. Inside, chants of vedic mantras echo alongside traditional songs from barrel-shaped ...

ALLEN — When they couldn’t wait any longer, a few worshippers at the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas gathered around a video camera and a laptop. They needed God’s blessing to begin a major ...

Chaturthi Vrat is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the symbol of wisdom and prosperity. It is a monthly ...

NOTE: Images of the palm leaf manuscript are available at: Image A: http://www.rit.edu/~930www/pics/palm_leaf_original.jpg Image B: http://www.rit.edu/~930www/pics ...

The temple, with its distinctive architecture deeply rooted in the land's religions and spirituality, permeates every corner ...

"Marriage is not about finding the right person; it’s about being the right person."This quote encapsulates the essence of Hinduism’s perspective on marriage, where the union is not just a partnership ...

BALI, Indonesia (AP) — Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old is preparing to perform the Rejang Dewa, a sacred ...

Dundee Hindu Temple welcomes 2026 and releases the annual 10-day Thaipoosam Kavady Festival programme to be hosted.