Have you ever really looked at the face of the Buddha? I hadn’t. Not really. I have seen so many statues and paintings of the Buddha, at monasteries, lhakhangs, temples in Thimphu and all over Bhutan.

Stunning beaches that look like screensavers: Ever seen those impossibly beautiful beach wallpapers on your laptop? Chances are, they were taken in Thailand. With crystal-clear waters, powdery ...

With your mind wholly liberated, you shall come no more to birth and death." Buddha propagates the idea of Nirvana; a place of perfect peace and happiness where a person’s desires and suffering ...

In spite of everything, the Buddha continues serenely to beckon suffering beings toward the bliss of his Pure Land paradise. According to tradition, the temple Kōzōji, located in Kakuda in ...

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, on April 10, 2025. The festival honors ...

Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi New Year and celebrates the onset of spring. It involves hoisting a Gudi outside homes to symbolize triumph and prosperity. Celebrations include traditional foods like ...

It is the only place associated with Buddha that I have visited so often. Curiously, Buddha himself is said never to have set foot there. Yet Sanchi holds a revered place on the Buddhist map.

Eid ul-Fitr 2025: Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, is a joyous festival celebrated by Muslims across the globe. It marks the end of Ramadan and is observed upon the sighting of the Shawwal ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Devotees keep an image of NavDurga in their home temples to celebrate Goddess Durga on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri.(Pexels) Chaitra Navratri, one of the most-awaited ...

A homeowner has been mocked online after listing their four-bedroom detached Tamworth property on rightmove due to an 'unusual' feature. The cosy Midlands home is located on a quiet residential ...

Ugadi, also known as the Telugu New Year, is an important festival celebrated by Hindus with great zeal, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It marks the beginning of the Hindu ...