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 ...

Millions of pilgrims visit the Tirupati Balaji temple annually, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara on the Tirumala hills. Legend ...

Pamela Goodman journeys to Shakti Prana, a remote lodge with peerless views of sacred mountains in the Himalayas, only accessible on foot.

Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia was largely unscathed for centuries because it’s so remote. Today it is an emblem of a border ...

Lord Kartikeya, son of Shiva and Parvati, is the Hindu God of war. His divine vehicle is the peacock, symbolizing victory ...

The nation’s official motto, “In God we trust,” has appeared on coins since the Civil War. The Pledge of Allegiance promises ...

Explore Usha Balakrishnan's 'Silver & Gold' to uncover India's rich folk and tribal jewellery traditions in stunning detail.

Mandar Parvat in Bihar's Banka district holds deep mythological significance, believed to be the churning rod used during the Samudra Manthan. This sacred hill, associated with Lord Vishnu and the ...

Ajanta’s 2,000-year-old murals face extinction within decades. Discover the fragile balance between cultural tourism and the ...

( NewsNation) — During her recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Priyanka Chopra Jonas explored a wide range of topics, ...

The Mangal Kavyas, folk narratives that emerged in Bengal between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, were not peripheral literature. How did they transform folk deities into Hindu gods, and ...