The South Carolina Forestry Commission said that the Persimmon Ridge Fire has grown significantly on Wednesday. It is now around 1,500 acres.

Rev. Father Chinenye Oluoma, a Nigerian Catholic priest, has sparked controversy with his recent remarks, asserting that ...

It was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in prayer to honor St.

Rituals performed on this day often honor the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. Here are ways to celebrate the energy of the spring equinox and ground yourself. Spring invites us to let go ...

Now that our daughter, Raabiyaa Rama, is born, I keep telling Fahad, ‘Let’s perform on her the rituals associated with all religions ... I ask Fahad to recite a prayer.” Swara Bhasker was last seen in ...

Mahad, a town in Raigad district, Maharashtra, is known for its distinctive post-Holi tradition, where a symbolic battle between Devtas (gods) and Rakshasas (demons) is reenacted in a fiery spectacle.

Occurring on the full moon night before Holi, this ritual is believed to purify individuals and the environment. The sacred fire is said to eliminate obstacles, dissolve burdens, and invite new ...

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Lakshmi Jayanti, devotees should perform rituals at home, conduct a havan, and recite the Sahasranama of Goddess Lakshmi. Offering lotus flowers dipped in ...

2. Before lighting the fire, people, especially women, offer prayers at the site where Holika is placed. 3. Light an oil lamp (diya) near the bonfire as part of the ritual. 4. Offer rice, flowers, ...

Temple Visits and Worship Devotees wake up early and visit temples to offer prayers to Lord Surya (Sun God). Special pujas and havan (fire rituals) are performed for prosperity and well-being.

Parikrama (circumambulation): Devotees walk around the fire while offering prayers for happiness, prosperity, and protection from negative energies. Perform the ritual during the auspicious Holika ...

It is believed that visiting Kokilavan Dham and chanting prayers with devotion can provide ... Devotees believe that performing special homams (fire rituals) and lighting oil lamps here can ...