An AP photographer captures an artist working on an idol of Hindu god Ganesha ahead of festival
Every year for 10 days, Mumbai immerses itself in a frenzy of paying homage to the elephant-headed god Ganesha, the Hindu ...
Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Japan in a unique form, inspired by Odisha's ancient traditions
Lord Ganesha, known as Kangiten in Japan, has been worshipped since the 8th-9th centuries CE. His worship is linked to ...
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Ganesh is the deity in the pantheon of Hindu gods revered by the devout as remover of obstacles ensuring auspicious beginnings and is offered ritual worship bef ...
Atishi: From the backroom to the top
Fast forward six years. Ms. Atishi, now the Education Minister, while addressing a gathering, breaks down and stops to drink ...
Lord Ganesha is worshipped in this unique form in Japan
In Tokyo's Asakusa area, the Matsuchiyama Shoden temple is dedicated to Kangiten, the Japanese version of Lord Ganesha. This ...
Getting a magical tattoo in Thailand
Swans — considered a symbol of nobility, kindness, richness and happiness in Thailand — are another popular Sak Yant, along ...