India is often called the land of festivals, and rightly so. From Diwali’s lights to Holi’s colors, from Eid’s feasts to Christmas carols, every festival in India is a grand affair. But festivals were ...

India is a land where festivities are intertwined with the day-to-day spirituality and culture of life. Beyond the colors, food, and rituals, however, there is a greater truth—Indian festivals are ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Around one billion people worldwide and across the U.S. will celebrate Diwali this week. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated ...

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

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 — 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 is ...

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 ...