(RNS) — Religious rituals are sensory encounters. The smell of candles, incense, the taste of wine at Communion or prasad, the blessed food at Hindu worship practices: Each is aimed at involving the ...

Mattu Pongal 2026 falls on 16 January. Learn the date, Hindu rituals, simple attire, food, cattle worship customs, and warm ...

(RNS) — Over the weekend, my family celebrated our son’s birthday at the BAPS Swaminarayan mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey. We chose the temple for a variety of reasons, including the ease of ...

HARVEST, Alabama – Elements of fire, earth, song and herbs combine in 16th anniversary rituals this weekend at the Hindu Cultural Center of North Alabama. Led by guest priest, Pandit Satyanarayanaji ...

Learn about Thai Amavasai 2026 date, pitru tarpanam rituals, charity, food, and family traditions in Tamil culture, plus ...

For many Indians, the high importance of religion is reflected in religious practices centered at home. Roughly eight-in-ten Indian adults (81%) have an altar, shrine or religious symbol in their home ...

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The Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida in Southwest Ranches is an authentic Hindu temple designed by Indian architects and materials transported from Southeast India. Jose Iglesias ...