March is a month filled with vibrant festivities celebrated worldwide. From traditional Indian festivals to globally ...

Makar Sankranti brings together India's diverse cultures through a shared celebration of the Sun and harvest. Known by ...

Hindu devotees pray before taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, on ...

The list of Hindu festivals is expansive and can vary depending on the specific sect and its region. The following overview includes some of the most prominent holidays celebrated by the world's 1.2 ...

(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...

As festivals bring books into public life, their true power lies in inclusiveness, oral storytelling, and regional diversity, if they overcome elitism and commercialisation.

Nearly 20 years ago, a small group of mostly doctors in South Jersey decided to organize a festival to help their children take pride in their Indian heritage. “Slowly, we noticed that the Indian ...

The Taste of India festival, a celebration of Indian culture, food and performances, will be held on June 7 in Chester, VA. The event, hosted by the Cultural Center of India, is free to the public and ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival, which ...