The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Nov. 10, Hindus will celebrate the third day of Chhath Puja – the most important ...

With the exception of special observances, followers of Hinduism rarely worship together. Hindu worship -- or puja -- is primarily an individual activity rather than a communal service, says Midland ...

Delhi — Thousands of people dressed up in colourful traditional clothes and marched to the Yamuna River in the Indian capital early Sunday morning. The Hindu devotees went to offer prayers to the holy ...

Have you ever stood outside an Indian temple and seen a devotee smashing a coconut with deep concentration and devotion? It's not theatrics—it's a sacred action deeply embedded in spirituality and ...

Confused about Makar Sankranti 2026 date? Here's the correct January 14 date, auspicious timings, puja rituals and why the ...

The Yale Hindu Students Organization hosted the 20th Annual Diwali Puja at the Omni New Haven Hotel on Friday. The event, organized in collaboration with the University Chaplain’s Office, celebrated ...

As Islamic radicals in Bangladesh protest against the biggest religious festival for minority Hindus, will Durga Puja become a tepid affair this year? While the Muhammad Yunus administration has ...

Guru Pradosh Vrat on Paush Shukla Trayodashi brings special blessings of Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. Know the puja muhurat ...

(RNS) — Religious rituals are sensory encounters. The smell of candles, incense, the taste of wine at Communion or prasad, the blessed food at Hindu worship practices: Each is aimed at involving the ...

According to the Hindu Panchang, Pratipada Tithi will begin at 5:54 PM on October 21 and end at 8:16 PM on October 22, 2025. Therefore, Govardhan Puja and Annakut rituals are best observed on October ...

Kali Puja 2025: In Bengal, Diwali coincides with Kali Puja, celebrating Goddess Kali's triumph over evil. The festival blends lights, devotion and mythology honouring the cosmic power of Shakti and ...