A quiet tribute to the Hindu sannyasins—wandering ascetics who have renounced the world, their families and material wealth.

(AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore and celebrates the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and ... A woman has her face smeared with coloured powder ...

In northern Kerala, far from India’s big cities and tourist trails, an ancient ritual brings the gods down to earth – and ...

The Many Arms of Divinity: A Symbol Beyond the Physical In ancient Hindu texts, gods and goddesses are often ... but in the ability to face all challenges at once. She rides into battle not ...

He makes clear the Hindu belief in God as the Supreme Being and the existence of many lesser gods as expressions of aspects of that Supreme Being. Following the clip, students could be asked to ...

It's also observed in other South Asian countries as well as among the Indian diaspora. Holi has its origins in Hindu ...

In many parts of India, people also light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good. Families gather around the flames to sing, dance and pray ...