As spiritual healers, ašipu were esteemed protectors who used amulets, performed elaborate rituals and, when needed, engaged helper demon figures in their efforts. The ancient Greek word daimon ...

The inauguration includes symbolic rituals like receiving the pallium and fisherman's ring, representing his pastoral role. Leo aims to address global conflicts and the ethical challenges of ...

In general, rut describes the behavior exhibited by males during the mating season for some mammal species. It is most often used for ungulates (hooved mammals) like deer, moose, and bison. During rut ...

Offer black urad dal (125 grams) at a Bhairav temple. Tie 11 of these lentils in a black cloth and keep them in your workplace or safe — a ritual believed to enhance business growth. Donating black ...

The Heeramandi star, known for her timeless beauty and effortless elegance, delighted fans with a series of stunning photos and a charming travel ritual that has become her Cannes signature.

Rajkot: A middle-aged woman from Gandhidham in Kutch district, Geeta Patel, was deceived on the pretext of a religious ritual, which led to the loss of gold jewellery valued at Rs 14 lakh.

This year, it will be observed on 26th May 2025. The day is marked by the sacred acts of Snan Daan—ritual bathing and charity—which are believed to bring blessings from one’s ancestors. Somvati ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history's first American pope offered a message of healing during an inaugural Mass ...

Videos of women in flowing white robes performing the hair-flipping ritual known as Al-Ayyala quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread curiosity about the cultural significance of ...

Mathew Schmalz, a professor of Catholic studies at Holy Cross University, told the London Telegraph that the ritual is used to “symbolise he is owed obedience not only by cardinals but all rank ...

In recent years, a disturbing wave of killings across Nigeria has been dismissed by authorities and communities as mere “ritual murders”, a convenient label that often conceals a far more ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is officially opening his pontificate in a ceremony Sunday that blends ancient ritual, evocative symbols and a nod to modern-day celebrity, all in front of the ...