Nag Panchami

PETA Criticizes Nag Panchami Hindu Festival

Religious Tradition vs Animal Protection. Would you pet a snake? Put a scorpion in your mouth? During the Hindu celebration of Nag Panchami this

Tanabata, the Festival of the Stars

A celebration of star-crossed lovers Every society has its own share of folklore. For the Japanese, Tanabata, the Festival of the Stars, is based

Puri Ratha Yatra, the Indian Festival of the Chariots

Hindu devotees pull gigantic chariots to the Gundicha temple. The Ratha Yatra, also known as the Ratha Jatra, is an annual Hindu festival that

On Karwa Chauth, Hindu Women Fast for their Husband's Health

On Karwa Chauth, Hindu Women Fast for their Husband’s Health

The Hindu Karwa Chauth festival is one of love, longevity, and well-being. In the Hindu tradition, there is a celebration dedicated to married women

Hindus and Jains Observe Festival of Anant Chaturdashi

Hindus and Jains Observe Festival of Anant Chaturdashi

Hindus and Jains celebrate Lord Vishnu and show their devotion with the Anant Chaturdashi festival. There are five prime Hindu deities that have influenced

Religion at Burning Man Festival

Religion at Burning Man Festival

Burning Man event concludes with the burning of a temple as attendees reflect, chant and pray. The 2016 Burning Man Festival concluded on Sunday

Jains Observe Paryushan Parva with Fasting and Meditation

Jains Observe Paryushan Parva with Fasting and Meditation

The Jain Festival Paryushan Parva lasts 8-10 days. Aside from Diwali, one of the most important celebrations in the Jain religion is Paryushan Parva.

5 Awesome Wicca Litha/Summer Solstice Festivals for 2016

Top 5 cool places Wiccans and Pagans can celebrate Litha. The summer solstice will fall around the 20th to the 22nd of June depending

How One Woman Has Learned to Observe Shavuot Without Cheese

Learning how to survive Shavuot when you're gluten-free and dairy-free. Deborah A. Beverly struggles with her food issues during Jewish holidays. When Shavuot approaches,

Sikhs Observe Holla Mohalla Festival

Sikhs Observe Holla Mohalla Festival

The Sikh Holla Mohalla Festival is a show of military strength. The day of Holla Mohalla is in the same month of Phalguna and