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...

Nepal observes Janai Purnima with ritualistic bathe and changing the sacred threads worn across body and wrist

Aug 09, 2025

Nepal is celebrating Janai Purnima, a festival where Hindu devotees perform ritual baths and tie sacred threads--"Janai" across the body and "Rakshya Bandhan" on...

US: Indian diaspora turn to religious rituals performs Havan in Virginia for successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

Aug 23, 2023

Indian Americans turn to religious rituals such as performing a ‘havan’ (fire ritual) and ‘Abhishekam’ in hopes of ensuring the success of the Chandrayaan-3...

Chandrayaan-3: Havan performed at Varanasi's Kamakhya Temple for success of India’s third lunar mission

Aug 22, 2023

As the Chandrayaan-3 lander neared its destination, a 'havan' (religious ritual) was performed at Kamakhya Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the success of...

Aditya- L1: Havan performed in Varanasi for success of India’s maiden solar mission

Sep 02, 2023

As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) counts down to the launch of Aditya L1, a 'havan' (religious ritual) was performed in Varanasi on...

EU countries can ban ritual slaughter to promote animal welfare: Court rules

Dec 18, 2020

Brussels [Belgium], December 18 : The European Union's highest court has ruled that the member countries can ban the practice of ritual slaughter to...