A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

He then uses a steel stamp to mark them with a symbol of the Hindu god they prefer — from Lord Shiva, the powerful Hindu god of destruction, to Ram, one of Hinduism’s most revered gods.

The bird is the symbol of Kama, the god of love, lust and sensuality ... The playful and auspicious eroticism of Hindu temples was misread as moral corruption. It had to be satisfied.

Two men were held on Tuesday evening after their remarks on social media about the Mahakumbh sparked anger among some members of the Hindu community ... religious symbols. He will be presented ...