Elephant (Gaj): When Navratri starts and ends on Sunday or Monday, Goddess Durga arrives and departs on an elephant. This is considered highly auspicious, symbolizing prosperity, peace, good rainfall, ...

Supreme Court of India defends use of elephants in festivals as cultural tradition amidst foreign funding allegations.

Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 30 and will end on April 6. The Vahaan of Maa Durga's arrival is decided depending on ...

Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. This period is highly significant for spirituality, devotion, and ...

The San Antonio Museum of Art’s spring exhibition blends new photography and historical works depicting Hindu deities.

While on the subject of perceptions, it is relevant to recall the well-known, but pertinent, old parable that originated in ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025 begins on 30th March and will last for eight days. This year, the Goddess’s arrival is especially significant due to her chosen vaahana (divine vehicle)—a symbol of fate and ...

As the conch shell’s haunting call reverberates through the dense forest, more than 7,000 devotees gather at the shores of Khurul Lake. Many have travelled from distant towns and across the border in ...

Barring physical assault, Ravan had not spared any effort to wreck Sita’s self-esteemto fulfil his vile desire. Yet, he had ...