What do the ancient Romans have to do with Carnival? What role does the number 11 play? We dig deep into the roots of the ...

Saturnalia suspended work and business, temporarily “freed” slaves, and eased moral restrictions. Saturn was the Roman god of agriculture, and the festivities honoring him involved decorative masks, ...

The term "Vijaya" means victory, and observing this Ekadashi is believed to bring success, spiritual growth, and purification of the mind, body, and soul. It is believed that keeping a fast on ...

With the Mahashivratri to be observed on Wednesday, February 26 this year, the devotees are keen to know the auspicious timings and rituals to perform the puja – the Nishita Kaal Puja ...

Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals. Devotees should place a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Vishnu and light a diya (earthen lamp) with desi ghee ...

How did the first settlers celebrate Christmas? They didn't. The Pilgrims who came to America in 1620 were strict Puritans, with firm views on religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter ...

In this article we look at rituals and practices and put aside ... there is evidence of both the “skimmingtons (mockery) and Saturnalia (Festival of the god of Saturn)” within the carnivals.

This grand event, observed every 12 years, attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and spiritual seekers from across the globe. The most significant aspect of the Kumbh Mela is its bathing ritual, ...

The Deal of the Week is Atlus' RPG game 'Metaphor ReFantazio' discounted by 30% to $48.99. In total, various games across different genres are discounted, with notable titles being mentioned for their ...

Ancient human remains discovered in an Irish bog in October 2023 don't belong to a teenage boy as originally assumed but rather a young woman, making them an exceptionally rare find. Over the past ...

Here is your 2025 hard rock + metal album release calendar and all of this week's newest albums! Each week is loaded with new rock and metal releases and keeping track of it all can be pretty ...