The nonprofit Bebali Foundation works with nearly 60 culturally distinct community groups in eastern Indonesia to keep alive their textile traditions and natural dyeing techniques.
According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi, a “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A Hindu devotee prays at a giant statue of Lord Shiva during Shivaratri festival at Sri Parvathi Jadala ...
A schedule for rituals has been established, with security measures in place to ensure peace amid past tensions between communities. The Karnataka High Court has permitted Hindu devotees to ...
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested The Hindu’s Ahmedabad correspondent Mahesh Langa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the agency said on Tuesday. Madhya Pradesh attracts ...
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva played a crucial role in the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), which led to the emergence of the Amrit Kumbh (nectar pitcher), the very essence of ...
The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a move that generated great hope among citizens since it recognised them to be the rulers of the nation. It empowered them to seek ...
Baby names inspired by the names of gods and goddesses carry deep spiritual significance and timeless charm. In Hindu mythology, divine names symbolize strength, wisdom, protection, and prosperity, ...
Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern city of Prayagraj since mid-January is staggering. Surpassing previous numbers ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A devotee holds a trident, a symbol of Hindu god Shiva, as she climbs the steps of the Lingamanthula Swamy ...
Police have identified an Australian man alleged to have assaulted a nightclub security guard in Bali. Video of the incident has been widely shared on social media in Indonesia, sparking public ...