Shukla Trayodashi marks a day to honour Kamadeva, the god of desire. Worshipping Kamadeva can strengthen romantic connections ...

A masterpiece of Chinese architecture, Ong Pagoda offers a glimpse into the deep spiritual and artistic traditions of the ...

Involving rapid, circular breathing to induce an altered state of consciousness – a state similar to one typically seen when ...

As the ritual closed and the evening wound to an end, attendees enjoyed a community potluck and friendly conversation. With the scent of incense still hanging heavy in the air, ritual participants ...

Thousands of devotees, particularly from the Hokkien community, have gathered at Chew Jetty in Weld Quay for the grand ...

Thairie Ritchie, a well-known Santa Cruz community organizer, reportedly self-immolated Jan. 20 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

The way consecrated women and men live their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience can offer light and hope to a world ...

It had been 12 days since the Episcopal bishop of Washington pleaded with President Donald Trump to “have mercy” on ...

Chef Patrick O'Connell has served everyone from presidents to Queen Elizabeth II at the Inn at Little Washington, which has ...

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

A handful of Apple Valley residents call themselves Danzantes, or Aztec dancers. They are ‘taking back their Mexican cultural ...

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as ...