As many parents know, the line between passing along cultural traditions and mortifying your children in public can be perilously thin. For one mother, that dilemma arose this year ahead of Navaratri, ...

Navaratri, a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated in India as well as by believers on Long Island, begins on Sunday. This week’s commenters discuss the observance of the festival, which is celebrated ...

For as long as I can remember, Navaratri has been one of the most eagerly awaited festivals in my maternal home. And it is Amma (my mother) who makes it so special. Much like the goddess who radiates ...

Many have often wondered how the ancient Indic religions, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism (Sikhism is not that ancient), survived and prospered for millennia — without a designated holy book like the ...

People follow a special diet, which includes sweet potato, pumpkin, yam and taro root Dubai: Today marks the beginning of the nine-day long Indian festival – Navaratri. It is a Sanskrit language word, ...

Looking for simple, yet delish recipes to serve those who come over to kolu at your place? Well, here are four flavoursome dishes that will add zing to the festival of Navaratri… Soak the rice in ...

(RNS) — Many non-Hindus are at least vaguely aware of Diwali, the Hindu holiday marked by lights, dressing up and the exchange of gifts. But some Hindus say Diwali gets overemphasized outside India ...

Fasting is practiced for various reasons, including religious, spiritual, or health purposes. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Navaratri 2023: The annual Hindu festival, Navratri is here and people across ...

Many devotees will observe a fast for the coming nine days. That doesn't mean you need to give up on taste and flavors altogether. Here are some delicious vrat friendly paneer curries you try.