Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation.

Hindu festivals have long been integral to India's cultural and spiritual fabric, serving as vibrant expressions of faith, community, and tradition. In contemporary India, these festivals are ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each ...

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NEW DELHI — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on ...

In South Asia, the season of festivals turns on two ancient elements: fire and water. The festival of Dussehra ends with flames, as enormous effigies of the demon King Ravana collapse in roaring pyres ...

Hindu devotees cheer as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India The Associated Press NEW DELHI — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated ...