Toddler 'Aryatara Shakya' is anointed as "Kumari" the Living goddess after undergoing ancient ritual

Sep 30, 2025

The two-and-half year old goddess passed the selection process which included a traditional trial of bravery. On Tuesday she was brought to the Taleju...

45 injured in Banni Utsav stick fight festival in Andhra's Kurnool

Oct 16, 2021

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 16 : Around 45 people were injured in violence during Banni Utsav fight, an ancient ritual practiced among villagers...

Maha Yagyam by Yagyamurthy Dadasshrie for world peace and prosperity

Mar 22, 2022

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): DIYA (Dadasshrie International Yagyam Astu) Foundation, founded by Yagyamurthy Dadasshrie, is a spiritual organisation promoting the ancient tradition...

Israel cuts fees for Mikvahs – Ritual Baths

Sep 15, 2023

Israel’s Ministry of Religious Services announced to the general public a reduction in the entrance fees to mikvahs – religious ritual baths. And entry...

Sharvari's Diwali ritual has a Maharashtrian connection

Oct 22, 2022

Sharvari, best known for her role in 'Bunty aur Babli 2', opened up about celebrating Maharashtrian ritual 'pahili pahat' on Diwali.

"Modi, you are a winner," says Jokoryu Takayuki, Japanese Sumo wrestler

Sep 29, 2025

The IMF noted that the Shiomaki ritual was organised as part of the Vishwa Sewa Pakhwada in Japan. While performing the ritual, Jokoryu Takayuki...