Early in 2007 the Ganges' worsening state made headlines around the world when Hindu holy men, known as sadhus, organized a mass protest against river filth during the Kumbh Mela festival.

Know the timeless significance of Akshaya Tritiya, one of Hinduism's most auspicious days. Learn its mythological roots, modern celebrations, and more.

You should draw from the ancient texts to the stories of the gods to the holy sites along the banks of the Ganges River. Topics could include: Gain a basic understanding of Hinduism through the ...

The sacred city of Varanasi, on the River Ganges. Hindus visit to bathe in the water to wash their sins away One of the most important pilgrimages in Hinduism is Kumbh Mela. This is the largest ...

Such mass bathing in the Ganges has been recorded for more than 2,500 years. For many Hindus, a visit to the holy city of Varanasi precedes their pilgrimage to the Kumbh Mela, a city located about ...

According to a tradition that reaches back to the foundations of Hinduism, a ritual dip in the Ganges during Kumbh Mela holds ...

SIMRAN: Rivers are holy places for Hindus and we believe bathing in them removes bad karma. The most famous bathing ceremony is the Kumbh Mela. It takes place in Indiai n the River Ganges.