Located in the serene foothills of the Himalayas, the gorgeous Mindrolling Monastery in Dehradun attracts thousands of Indian ...

The Golden Temple at Coorg, better known as Namdroling Monastery, is a centre of Tibetan culture in South India ...

Odisha has a rich Buddhist heritage. Ratnagiri, part of the ‘Diamond Triangle’ of Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, and Lalitgiri, had a ...

Monks have been seeking spiritual enlightenment at these sites on steep cliffs, inside caves and atop an extinct volcano for ...

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.

From Lunar New Year to Ethiopia's Enkutatash celebrations, discover the variety of countries which celebrate New Year's Day ...

Toronto has seen all types of new buildings join the urban fabric in a dizzying decade and a half of booming construction, ...

Nepal is more than just a gateway to the Himalayas—it’s a spiritual hub steeped in centuries-old traditions, sacred rituals, and awe-inspiring temples. A journey through Nepal’s spiritual trail ...

Nestled in the heart of the Kullu Valley, Manali is a quintessential winter getaway in India. With its snow-clad mountains, ...

It is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils all over. They light bonfires, dance, hold cattle races. The houses boast of ...

Lunar New Year traditions vary greatly among countries or territories covered by Radio Free Asia and its affiliate, BenarNews ...

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.