74 percent said going to a religious special event made them feel more connected with their faith community. 70 percent say these events allow them to meet others of faith.

The event is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and centres on the belief in the purifying power of sacred rivers. ... The ...

Events Planner: Religious festivals Where to worship gods, from Bhutan to Zanzibar. Sophie Lam. Saturday 28 August 2004 00:00 BST. Comments. Your support helps us to tell the story. Read more.

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas with shoddy infrastructure and few safety measures.

In 2011, more than 100 Hindu devotees died in a crush at a religious festival in the southern state of Kerala. Copy the Story Link Comments are not available on this story.