Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge. On this day, many children begin their formal education by writing the first letter of the Nepali alphabet on the walls of Saraswati temples, ...

Shoppers seen at a supermarket in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [SUN ZHONGZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY] When people mark Chinese New Year on January 29 it will be the first time after the festival and social ...

Magha Navratri, beginning January 30, 2025, celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti over nine days, with significant ...

A deadly stampede at Uttar Pradesh's Maha Kumbh mela raises fresh concerns over crowd control at religious gatherings. Here's ...

On February 5, Prime Minister Modi will take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025, a date rich in spiritual significance, aligning with Bhishma Ashtami and Magh Ashtami.

Festive food is a fun way to engage kids as there is usually a good story behind them, Ms Lim adds. During the Dragon Boat Festival, for instance, they regale their children with stories of how rice ...

Key celebrations like Kumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti, Navratri, Pushkar Fair, and Holi are aligned with planetary movements, lunar phases, and solar cycles. These festivals symbolize spiritual ...

“We are deeply grateful for the generous support from the Long Beach community and the incredible effort by Lauren, Phillip, and all the festival organizers,” says Annie Santos, program director, ...

About 70 children from four local welfare homes were treated to a fun time of games, food and laughter at the Little Light Festival in Klang last weekend. The festival, organised by Immaculate ...

Editor's note: Spring Festival marks the beginning of a new year in China and is the most important traditional festival for Chinese people. The festival, along with a full range of practices and ...

The festival for aspiring filmmakers aged 16 to 25 will be taking place in-venue at BFI Southbank, online globally for free, and in cinemas UK-wide. New 4K UHDs and Blu-rays for April to June 2025: ...

Walk into any Indian mall during Christmas, and you’ll see trees twinkling with lights, Santa hats for sale, and people humming carols. Schools hold Christmas celebrations, and offices grant a holiday ...