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Thai Family Hires Scantily Dressed 'Coyote Dancers' At Funeral, Video Viral
A Thai family hired scantily dressed 'coyote dancers' to perform in front of a dead man's coffin during a funeral ceremony in a Buddhist temple.
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Watch: This Hand-Carved Wooden Monument In Thailand Has No Nails Or Metal
The wooden castle is a living museum with active construction of unfinished carvings.
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Why Is Himachal Pradesh Called The Land Of Gods?
Himachal Pradesh is home to numerous temples and monasteries that reflect its cultural and religious diversity. Hindu temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses are spread across the state, while Buddhist monasteries can be found in regions such as Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur.
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Temples, Stupas, Jungles, Mt Everest: The Complete Guide To UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nepal
Nepal's ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites span everything, ancient Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, Himalayan glaciers, and subtropical jungles.
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8 Tallest Statues Around The World To Add To Your Travel Wish-List
Planning your next adventure? These eight towering statues from around the world combine history, culture and stunning architecture, making them perfect additions to your travel wish-list.
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Buddharoid: Japan unveils AI Robot Monk To Support Shrinking Buddhist Clergy
Researchers in Japan have unveiled Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk designed to support shrinking Buddhist communities as temples face closure due to depopulation and declining religious affiliation.
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Watch: Thai Police Dressed As Lion Dancers Arrest Suspected Thief
Thai police, disguised as lion dancers, arrest a man accused of stealing Buddhist artefacts during Lunar New Year festivities in Sai Noi district.
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Why Wat Sam Phran, Thailands Iconic Dragon Temple, Should Be On Your Itinerary
Wat Sam Phran sits quietly in the Nakhon Pathom province, about an hour from Bangkok
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Planning A Heritage Trip? Bihar's UNESCO Sites Are Stealing The Spotlight This Season
Bihar has long been a meeting point of spiritual and intellectual movements that changed the course of Asian history. Read on.
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Indian Railways Launches "Holy Kashi Tour" Covering Kashi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya And Bodh Gaya - Details Inside
Embark on IRCTC Tourism's 'Holy Kashi tour' from November 18 and explore north India's sacred temples, ghats and Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
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Led By Union Minister, Ambedkarite Groups Demand Control Of Mahabodhi Temple
Led by a Union Minister, Ambedkarite and Buddhist organisations staged a major protest in Mumbai on Tuesday, demanding exclusive Buddhist management of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism's holiest sites.
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Nepal Chooses 2-Year-Old As New Living Goddess During Longest Hindu Festival
A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal's new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.
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China's Shaolin Abbot Falls: Scandal Engulfs Monk Once Seen As Untouchable
China has launched a crackdown on powerful Buddhist monks suspected of misusing temple funds for personal wealth.
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Why Angkor Wat Is Cambodia's Must-Visit Temple For Every Traveller
Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, Angkor Wat later became a Buddhist sanctuary, making it deeply meaningful for Indian travellers seeking cultural connection.
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"Want Closure": Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Daughter, 82, To PM Modi On His Remains In Japan
It is widely believed that the remains of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are held in an urn in a Buddhist temple in Renkoji in Japan.
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Thai Family Hires Scantily Dressed 'Coyote Dancers' At Funeral, Video Viral
A Thai family hired scantily dressed 'coyote dancers' to perform in front of a dead man's coffin during a funeral ceremony in a Buddhist temple.
-
Watch: This Hand-Carved Wooden Monument In Thailand Has No Nails Or Metal
The wooden castle is a living museum with active construction of unfinished carvings.
-
Why Is Himachal Pradesh Called The Land Of Gods?
Himachal Pradesh is home to numerous temples and monasteries that reflect its cultural and religious diversity. Hindu temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses are spread across the state, while Buddhist monasteries can be found in regions such as Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur.
-
Temples, Stupas, Jungles, Mt Everest: The Complete Guide To UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Nepal
Nepal's ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites span everything, ancient Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, Himalayan glaciers, and subtropical jungles.
-
8 Tallest Statues Around The World To Add To Your Travel Wish-List
Planning your next adventure? These eight towering statues from around the world combine history, culture and stunning architecture, making them perfect additions to your travel wish-list.
-
Buddharoid: Japan unveils AI Robot Monk To Support Shrinking Buddhist Clergy
Researchers in Japan have unveiled Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk designed to support shrinking Buddhist communities as temples face closure due to depopulation and declining religious affiliation.
-
Watch: Thai Police Dressed As Lion Dancers Arrest Suspected Thief
Thai police, disguised as lion dancers, arrest a man accused of stealing Buddhist artefacts during Lunar New Year festivities in Sai Noi district.
-
Why Wat Sam Phran, Thailands Iconic Dragon Temple, Should Be On Your Itinerary
Wat Sam Phran sits quietly in the Nakhon Pathom province, about an hour from Bangkok
-
Planning A Heritage Trip? Bihar's UNESCO Sites Are Stealing The Spotlight This Season
Bihar has long been a meeting point of spiritual and intellectual movements that changed the course of Asian history. Read on.
-
Indian Railways Launches "Holy Kashi Tour" Covering Kashi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya And Bodh Gaya - Details Inside
Embark on IRCTC Tourism's 'Holy Kashi tour' from November 18 and explore north India's sacred temples, ghats and Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
-
Led By Union Minister, Ambedkarite Groups Demand Control Of Mahabodhi Temple
Led by a Union Minister, Ambedkarite and Buddhist organisations staged a major protest in Mumbai on Tuesday, demanding exclusive Buddhist management of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism's holiest sites.
-
Nepal Chooses 2-Year-Old As New Living Goddess During Longest Hindu Festival
A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal's new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.
-
China's Shaolin Abbot Falls: Scandal Engulfs Monk Once Seen As Untouchable
China has launched a crackdown on powerful Buddhist monks suspected of misusing temple funds for personal wealth.
-
Why Angkor Wat Is Cambodia's Must-Visit Temple For Every Traveller
Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, Angkor Wat later became a Buddhist sanctuary, making it deeply meaningful for Indian travellers seeking cultural connection.
-
"Want Closure": Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Daughter, 82, To PM Modi On His Remains In Japan
It is widely believed that the remains of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are held in an urn in a Buddhist temple in Renkoji in Japan.
