Kumbh Sankranti holds special significance for worshipping Surya Dev, as it is believed that offering prayers to the Sun God grants longevity.

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

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A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...