The holes, too, close on their own in a week.” A Hindu devotee pierces his body with skewers during the religious festival of Panguni Uthiram in Kochi, 2009. Photograph by Sivaram V/Reuters ...

One of the most important festivals of Sikh's is Baisakhi ... For all members of the Sikh community, this is a religious celebration. They plan langars and adorn Gurudwaras with lights and ...

A heartwarming story of religious harmony from Mithi, an affluent city in Sindh province Hindu women watch the procession as they celebrate Hindu festival of Holi in Tharparkar district of the ...

It's one of the holiest and most somber days in the Christian calendar as followers remember the execution of Jesus.

One of the popular religious festivals of the Kathmandu Valley, the festival starts with the ascension of Lord Bhairab onto a chariot built in front of the Nayatapola temple, the tallest temple in ...

This festival is celebrated during the spring season. When big changes are seen in nature. For the tribal society, this festival is not only religious but also contains traditional and cultural ...

Visitors can watch exciting horse riding performances, enjoy Tibetan dances and see special religious ceremonies. Send us a funny caption by filling out this form. The deadline is at 12pm on April 16.

Falling on April 13 or 14 each year, this vibrant festival also commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. As families gather, processions are held, and prayers ...

Throughout this report, religious switching refers to a change between the religious group in which a person says they were raised (during their childhood) and their religious identity now (in ...

Located in the Coachella Valley about 125 miles east of Los Angeles, Indio has been nicknamed the “City of Festivals” for the many events held there. The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts ...

The festival features the hoisting of a decorated ... across Maharashtra will come together to hoist the Gudi, perform religious rituals, and enjoy special festive foods. According to this belief ...