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Dalai Lama Succession: Who Is Gyaltsen Norbu? The Panchen Lama Chosen By China
China has appointed a young Tibetan as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has pledged to make the religion more Chinese.
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Ban Jain Ritual Of Fasting To Death 'Santhara' For Minors: Plea In Madhya Pradesh High Court
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking a legal ban on making minor children and "persons of unsound mind" undertake the Jain religious ritual of 'Santhara', which involves fasting unto death.
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Terminally Ill 3-Year-Old 'Fasts To Death' In Jain Ritual, Experts Raise Concerns
At an age when most children are just beginning to discover the joys of childhood, three-year-old Viyana Jain from Indore was administered 'Santhara' - the Jain religious practice of fasting unto death - after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Maharashtra Woman Dies As Dress Catches Fire During 'Puja' At Home: Cops
A 48-year-old woman died after suffering severe burn injuries while performing a religious ritual at her home in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said.
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1,300-Year-Old Gold Hoard Found Near Dutch Village Hints at Pagan Rituals
A 1,300-year-old gold and silver hoard near Hezingen, Netherlands, suggests an ancient pagan worship site. Researchers found coins, jewellery and relics possibly used in religious offerings. Geochemical analysis indicates animal sacrifices, while architectural findings suggest ritual structures. The discovery sheds light on early medieval Europe's ...
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Maha Kumbh 2025: India's Siddharth Marries Greece's Penelope With Vedic Rituals
Maha Kumbh 2025 witnessed a special fusion of Indian and Greek cultural heritage, Penelope from Greece and Siddharth from India decided to tie the knot during the religious congregation.
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Man Slides Across Himachal Valley On Rope As Ritual Returns After 40 Years
Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is witnessing a rare and age-old religious tradition that is believed to bring together the deities of the Spail Valley, showcasing the region's vibrant cultural heritage.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Key Facts About Triveni Sangam, Akharas, And Sacred Rituals
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to be held at Prayagraj from January 13th, 2025 to February 26th, 2025.
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6 Pilgrims Killed In Fire At Hindu Festival In Mauritius
Six pilgrims died in Mauritius on Sunday when a fire broke out during a religious ritual to mark a Hindu festival, police said.
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Muslim Couple, Engineers, Marry In Himachal Temple Run By Hindu Group
To give a message of religious harmony to the society, a Muslim couple was married according to the Islamic wedding rituals at a Hindu Temple premises in Rampur of Shimla district on Sunday.
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Gujarat Villagers Take Out Religious Procession To "Prevent Coronavirus", 86 Arrested: Cops
More than 80 people were arrested after a social media video showed them participating in a religious procession for performing a ritual to "protect" their village from the scourge of coronavirus in Prantij taluka in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.
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Cooking With Edible Camphor: Try These Interesting Recipes Using Edible Camphor
Edible Camphor Recipe: Karpooram in Tamil (Karpooora in Kannada) or Kapoor in Hindi, camphor has not just been an essential item in religious rituals but also a flavouring agent across India.
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How Covid Changed Hajj: A Tale Of 2 Pictures
In years before the coronavirus, millions of pilgrims from across the globe would flock to Islam's holiest site to attend hajj, one of the world's biggest religious gatherings. However, with a virus-induced ban on large gatherings in place, only a few thousand people attended the rituals of this year's scaled-down hajj pilgrimage.
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Indian Cooking Tips: Move Over Sabudana Vada And Khichdi; Try Sabudana Paratha Instead (Recipe Inside)
Tapioca or sabudana is a non-cereal food source and consists of starchy carbohydrate; hence it is consumed widely during any Hindu fasting ritual. However, sabudana dishes are enjoyed year-round.
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Dalai Lama Succession: Who Is Gyaltsen Norbu? The Panchen Lama Chosen By China
China has appointed a young Tibetan as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has pledged to make the religion more Chinese.
-
Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Ban Jain Ritual Of Fasting To Death 'Santhara' For Minors: Plea In Madhya Pradesh High Court
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking a legal ban on making minor children and "persons of unsound mind" undertake the Jain religious ritual of 'Santhara', which involves fasting unto death.
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Terminally Ill 3-Year-Old 'Fasts To Death' In Jain Ritual, Experts Raise Concerns
At an age when most children are just beginning to discover the joys of childhood, three-year-old Viyana Jain from Indore was administered 'Santhara' - the Jain religious practice of fasting unto death - after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Maharashtra Woman Dies As Dress Catches Fire During 'Puja' At Home: Cops
A 48-year-old woman died after suffering severe burn injuries while performing a religious ritual at her home in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said.
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1,300-Year-Old Gold Hoard Found Near Dutch Village Hints at Pagan Rituals
A 1,300-year-old gold and silver hoard near Hezingen, Netherlands, suggests an ancient pagan worship site. Researchers found coins, jewellery and relics possibly used in religious offerings. Geochemical analysis indicates animal sacrifices, while architectural findings suggest ritual structures. The discovery sheds light on early medieval Europe's ...
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Maha Kumbh 2025: India's Siddharth Marries Greece's Penelope With Vedic Rituals
Maha Kumbh 2025 witnessed a special fusion of Indian and Greek cultural heritage, Penelope from Greece and Siddharth from India decided to tie the knot during the religious congregation.
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Man Slides Across Himachal Valley On Rope As Ritual Returns After 40 Years
Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is witnessing a rare and age-old religious tradition that is believed to bring together the deities of the Spail Valley, showcasing the region's vibrant cultural heritage.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Key Facts About Triveni Sangam, Akharas, And Sacred Rituals
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to be held at Prayagraj from January 13th, 2025 to February 26th, 2025.
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6 Pilgrims Killed In Fire At Hindu Festival In Mauritius
Six pilgrims died in Mauritius on Sunday when a fire broke out during a religious ritual to mark a Hindu festival, police said.
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Muslim Couple, Engineers, Marry In Himachal Temple Run By Hindu Group
To give a message of religious harmony to the society, a Muslim couple was married according to the Islamic wedding rituals at a Hindu Temple premises in Rampur of Shimla district on Sunday.
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Gujarat Villagers Take Out Religious Procession To "Prevent Coronavirus", 86 Arrested: Cops
More than 80 people were arrested after a social media video showed them participating in a religious procession for performing a ritual to "protect" their village from the scourge of coronavirus in Prantij taluka in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.
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Cooking With Edible Camphor: Try These Interesting Recipes Using Edible Camphor
Edible Camphor Recipe: Karpooram in Tamil (Karpooora in Kannada) or Kapoor in Hindi, camphor has not just been an essential item in religious rituals but also a flavouring agent across India.
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How Covid Changed Hajj: A Tale Of 2 Pictures
In years before the coronavirus, millions of pilgrims from across the globe would flock to Islam's holiest site to attend hajj, one of the world's biggest religious gatherings. However, with a virus-induced ban on large gatherings in place, only a few thousand people attended the rituals of this year's scaled-down hajj pilgrimage.
-
Indian Cooking Tips: Move Over Sabudana Vada And Khichdi; Try Sabudana Paratha Instead (Recipe Inside)
Tapioca or sabudana is a non-cereal food source and consists of starchy carbohydrate; hence it is consumed widely during any Hindu fasting ritual. However, sabudana dishes are enjoyed year-round.
