There are gestures, charms and chants designed to ward off malice in cultures from the Jewish, Islamic, Christian and Hindu to Greek, Turkish and Ancient Roman.

Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation.

A viral video showcases an elderly Rajasthani man reviving the ancient Morchang, a 1,500-year-old jaw harp. This traditional ...

Chant these 10 powerful Lord Shiva mantras on Maha Shivratri 2026 to calm the mind, awaken inner energy, remove negativity, and invite peace and spiritual strength.

K-Pop artist AOORA’s Shiva Shivam sets the tone for Maha Shivratri, fusing ancient mantras with trance beats in a high-energy spiritual tribute.

While Varanasi is known as the eternal city of Lord Shiva and the sacred River Ganga, Ayodhya is cherished as the birthplace ...

Certain ritual items are traditionally avoided during Shiva puja, reflecting symbolism tied to asceticism, mythology, and ...

ALAPPUZHA: Preserving centuries-old customs in its purest form, Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swami temple is hosting ‘pallippana’ — a ritual which is celebrated on ...

Vedic astrology links Kala Chana (black chickpeas) to Lord Shani Dev, believing its consumption can appease the deity and pacify karmic patterns. This tradition, rooted in Hindu mythology, suggests ...

MALAPPURAM: As sacred chants rose with the morning mist over the Bharathapuzha, Yathi pooja unfolded at Thirunavaya, drawing the Mahamagha Mahotsavam to a spiri ...

From 1967 when legendary sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy for the collaborative album West Meets East to 2026, India has enjoyed frequent success on the world music stage.

Morning Sanskrit mantras offer Indian children a spiritual start, enhancing memory, concentration, and emotional control.