Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims.

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus? - Officials had been preparing for months for the ...

Children can paint important symbols such as the Ashoka Chakra or depict moments from the Republic Day parade. These ...

Kumbh Mela 2025 begins in India with millions of devotees taking ... The Guardian calls it 'festival of festivals' In its coverage of Mahakumbh Mela, The Guardian calls it the "festival of ...

AFR Photographers captured these moments of the Sydney Festival 2025 ... Amigo. Colour Maze, Kids wind their way through ten rooms with building blocks, swings and knitted playgrounds.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A Hindu pilgrim prays after bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers on ...

Mahakumbh 2025 is not just a spiritual gathering; it's a massive driver of India's religious tourism economy. It highlights how faith-based events can transform local infrastructure and spark ...

Pongal is one of the most cherished festivals in India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It is a vibrant harvest celebration that marks the end of the winter solstice and the start of the sun's journey ...

However, the festival has suffered legal setbacks ... of Madurai on 16 January 2024 (AFP via Getty Images) Tushar Kol, advocacy associate for PETA India, said: “There is nothing religious ...