Climbing teams worldwide have flocked to the mecca of mountaineering—the Himalayas, home to the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks. Expeditions are working their way up Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and ...

After trekking approximately 40-miles, climbing teams arrive at Mt. Everest Basecamp. Here, they establish base-operations, and make preparations to begin their multi-phased journey on the ...

The final Pradosh Vrat of 2025 falls on Wednesday, December 17, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva and believed to be auspicious ...

Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...

Priests in India perform the puja, a Hindu honor ceremony. Incense, flowers and candles are used to pay gratitude to Shiva and the River Ganges. On NPR’s journey along the Grand Trunk Road, ...