It’s worth it you know. I really think it’s worth it being there for friends, for family no matter how small or big it may ...

Every spring, as the earth tilts toward balance, millions celebrate Nowruz—the Persian New Year—a 3,000-year-old festival ...

Enraged, the king conspired with his sister Holika, who had a boon of fire resistance ... still celebrated with grand processions, temple rituals, and flower showers, honouring Krishna’s ...

People gather around the fire to offer prayers and perform rituals. Dhulendi or Rangwali ... Basanta Utsav is marked by cultural events, music, and dance reflecting the artistic traditions of ...

No Holi celebration is complete without its delicious festive treats! The most iconic sweet of Holi is Gujiya, a crispy dumpling filled with khoya (milk solids) and dry fruits, believed to have ...

Practice moon rituals for emotional stability and embrace Jupiter’s enthusiasm for bigger celebrations. Leave past negativity in the Holika Dahan fire and enjoy astrologically-aligned drinks for ...

Devotees participate in rituals such as burning worries and chanting ... says noted astrologer Dr. Shankar Prasad. The fire of Holika Dahan is considered a divine purifier. Many devotees write ...

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. The fire has burned about 2,100 hectares (5,190 acres ...

Revellers dressed in animal skins and heavy bronze bells, prepare to take part in carnival celebrations in Distomo, a village in central Greece, on Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan is fighting an extensive forest fire in northern Japan which has damaged dozens of homes and forced ...