Have you ever seen devotees slowly walking in circles around a temple, a Shiva Lingam, or a sacred tree? This sacred act is called Pradakshina, one of the oldest spiritual practices in Hinduism.

Brahmanippattu is not performed year-round. It is traditionally sung only from the Malayalam month of Thulam until the end of Medam. “It doesn’t happen at the same time every year. It depends on the ...

Perched on a high rock near Corinth are the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, which once housed a thousand prostitutes.

Archaeologists found a ritual wash basin and inscribed tablet at the 2,600-year-old ruins of a long-lost sanctuary for Poseidon. Photo from ÖAW / ÖAI On a hilltop in Greece, archaeologists uncovered a ...

The researchers behind the discovery date the temple's foundation to between 2896 BCE and 2702 BCE, saying that it provides ...

Discover the Paruveta Utsavam, a centuries-old festival symbolizing social harmony and religious unity in Andhra Pradesh's vibrant culture.

A long-lost ancient temple of Apollo has been excavated after archaeologists from the Universities of Frankfurt and Kiel in Germany successfully located its whereabouts in Frangissa, near Pera Orinis ...

Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.

Experience Mahashivratri in Ujjain. Walk through the Mahakal Lok corridor, witness the Bhasma Aarti, and see the unique Sehra ...

What if your birth date is not random? In Vedic numerology and astrology, each birth number from 1 to 9 is ruled by a powerful planet that shapes your spiritual path. Across India, ancient temples are ...

Archaeologists in Italy excavated a well near a temple and found 1,800-year-old wooden artifacts and leftovers from rituals, photos show. Photo from Italy’s Ministry of Culture For almost two thousand ...