NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...

(RNS) — As the nine-day festival of Sharada Navaratri comes to an end Tuesday (Oct. 24), Hindus will mark the holiday Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, with devotions and celebrations dedicated ...

Chaitra Navratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms, collectively known as Navadurga. It is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra and is a time ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. India is gearing up for the annual “Durga Puja’ festival that celebrates the Hindu Goddess Durga, worshipped by her devotees as ...

Chaitra Brahmotsavams begin at Indrakeeladri Temple, featuring elaborate rituals and festive processions dedicated to Lord ...

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. He stands on a plastic stool and leans in toward the 8-foot-tall ...

KOLKATA, India — Purbasha Roy held her 9-year-old daughter’s hand and pointed toward the towering art installation: blooming pink buds symbolizing embryos, menstrual cups shaped to form a bouquet, ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...