Abstract: “Ritual” is one of the core concepts in Confucian culture. Duke Zhou developed the notion of “ritual” as a set of behavioral norms to maintain the hierarchical system of the ancestral ...

Buddhist monks in ceremonial costume perform a ritual dance during the first day of the two-day festival at the Hemis monastery, on the outskirts of Leh, India, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Rituals, on the other hand, typically tap into a number of senses. Smell, visual, touch and hearing are all included in most rituals. Rituals have the benefit of enhancing social bonds (when it is a ...

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Every year on Rath Yatra, a large number of devotees throng holy city Puri to participate in the festival and seek blessings of Lord Jagannath. The festival holds ...

Praying mantis. Imge via Depositphotos. The praying mantis has perhaps one of the most infamous mating rituals in the animal kingdom. Female mantises are known for their tendency to cannibalize their ...

Video. In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace, honoring a WWII miracle.

Rath Yatra 2025: Puri Gears Up For Lord Jagannath’s Grand Procession On June 27 – Timing, Ritual Significance And Full Schedule Inside The Rath Yatra of the 'three deities' takes place on the 2nd day ...

When love feels heavy, confusing, or controlled by rituals, it may not be love at all. This is the hidden trauma behind spiritual manipulation.