Holashtak is an eight-day period in the Hindu calendar that falls right before Holi. The word itself tells you what it is, ‘Holi’ combined with ‘Ashtak’, meaning eight, which refers to the eight days ...

The Legends — and Nora Darhk, for that matter — find themselves in the pickle after the apparent murder of Hank Heywood. Where does the group go from here? Here’s what happened on “Sèance and ...

In the landscape of modern Indian socio-politics, if there is such a word, December 25 has become a date of peculiar botanical urgency. Suddenly, the air is thick with the smell of incense and the ...

Sanchi isn’t far from my home, a fortunate proximity that allows for frequent visits. It is the only place associated with Buddha that I have visited so often. Curiously, Buddha himself is said never ...

The union of Rati and Kamadeva is shrouded in various tales. In one revered tale, Rati is said to have originated from a divine droplet of sweat from Daksha, a creator god. She was bestowed upon ...

The Hindu holidays Holi and Holika Dahan are this week. About one billion people worldwide practice Hinduism, according to the Pew Research Center, or about 15% of the global population. Less than 1% ...

Holashtak 2025: Holashtak is considered one of the most inauspicious periods of the year. This is the time when all the planets emit negative energy, making it one of the most difficult times to ...

Holika Dahan also known as Choti Holi, is a significant ritual of Holi, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The festival, which falls on the eve of Holi, is celebrated with great fervor across ...

After Diwali, Holi is the favorite festival of people. Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is the most prominent festival celebrated across India. The festival marks the arrival of spring, the ...

On Shukla Trayodashi, February 10, 2025, divine forces call upon us to honour Kamadeva, the god of desire and attraction. Kamadeva, the celestial bringer of romance, has the power to kindle the flames ...