Severed heads were a unique funerary practice within the Iberian world and represent an exceptional opportunity to analyze ...

For the first time in over a century, a royal Egyptian tomb has been uncovered by archaeologists. The tomb was uncovered in ...

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away ...

Jaya Ekadashi, observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Hindu month of Magha, is a highly auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that observing this vrat cleanses ...

Key rituals include observing silence, taking a holy dip, performing tarpan for ancestors, chanting mantras, and engaging in charitable acts to attract positivity and prosperity. Mauni Amavasya ...

Among those on site was 94-year-old veteran actress Lana Wong Ha-wai, known for her elaborate costumes when attending the annual ritual over the past decades. This year she was dressed as Bai ...

Additionally, performing rituals to honour ancestors on Mauni Amavasya is thought to bring happiness and blessings, as well as help alleviate Pitru Dosha, offering relief to those facing ancestral ...

Observing silence, performing rituals at pilgrimage sites, and undertaking charity are believed to grant everlasting virtues. Practicing silence (maun sadhana) on this day not only helps control the ...

The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13, has attracted millions of devotees, with over 110 million people partaking in the ritual in its first two weeks. Anil Ambani and wife Tina Ambani at Maha ...

Many people embark on a pilgrimage to the Ganges to perform a ritual bath, known as a snan, which is thought to bring spiritual renewal. The day is also renowned for its association with silence ...

Discover the spiritual significance of Mauni Amavasya 2025, celebrated on January 29. Learn about the timing, rituals, fasting, charity, and the powerful benefits of this sacred day for inner peace ...