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Goats and pigeons are offered as sacrifice in belief that participants receive supernatural power from goddess during festival. (Photos: AP, PTI)

S(t)eeped in blood: Hindu devotees sacrifice animals in Deodhani festival

20 Aug 2018 2:17 PM
The River Ganges is considered to be the most sacred and holiest of rivers for Hindus. (Photos: AP/ PTI)

Hindus worship the mighty Ganga across India

25 May 2018 3:13 PM
During the festival devotees recite holy scriptures dedicated to the Hindu goddess Swasthani and Lord Shiva. (Photo: AP)

Month-long Madhav Narayan festival commences in Nepal

04 Jan 2018 12:37 PM
Deepavali, also known as Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindu communities as the new beginning and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. (Photo: AP)

Malaysians celebrate Deepavali

18 Oct 2017 11:38 AM
Kuse Aunsi is a festival of Nepal where fathers, living or dead, are honoured. (Photo: AP)

Kuse Aunsi festival: Nepal celebrates their unique Father's Day

22 Aug 2017 11:12 AM
Goats and pigeons are offered as sacrifice during this festival held to worship Manasa, the serpent goddess, with the belief that she will fulfill the wishes of her devotees. (Photo: AP)

Hundreds attend Deodhani festival in Gauhati

20 Aug 2017 12:06 PM
The festival marks the birth of Hindu god Krishna and the act seeks to re-enact the story of Lord Krishna stealing butter during his childhood. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Indians in Mumbai celebrate Janmashtami festival

15 Aug 2017 7:57 PM
Every year, the wrestlers offer prayers and hold bouts to mark the festival which is primarily dedicated to worship of snakes. (Photo: AP)

Hindu devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Nag Panchami festival

02 Aug 2017 11:41 AM
Bonalu is a month long Hindu folk festival of the Telangana region dedicated to Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction. (Photo: AP)

At Bonalu folk festival, Hindus offer prayers to Goddess Kali

18 Jul 2017 11:27 AM
The festival is celebrated as a day to worship and express gratitude to teachers. (Photo: AP)

Hindu devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Guru Purnima

16 Jul 2017 11:41 AM
The festival is in celebration of the annual menstrual cycle of the Goddess Shakti at the Kamakhya Temple. (Photo: AP)

Thousands gather to celebrate Ambubachi festival at Kamakhya

23 Jun 2017 10:58 AM

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