At first glance, Hindu gods appear blue. Many assume it’s their actual skin color, but the truth is far deeper. Blue isn’t literal it’s a symbol of the infinite. The sky, the oceans, and the cosmos ...

In the weeks leading up to the inauguration of the Ram Mandir (temple of Ram) in Ayodhya on January 22, saffron flags dotted streets, marketplaces, and private balconies across the north Indian city.

“For a lot of people today, they feel the thread is a blessing from the Gods and Goddesses. When they look at it, they see it ...