The Tibetan sky burials are one of the most famous and unique forms of funeral rituals from around the world. They are a symbol of detachment from the physical body, be it in life or at the gates ...

Sakat Chauth, known by several names such as Sankat Chauth, Til-Kuta Chauth, Vakra-Tundi Chaturthi or Maghi Chauth, is an auspicious day dedicated to the worship of Goddess Sakat and Lord Ganesha ...

Sakat Chauth is observed on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, the festival is dedicated ...

Sakat Chauth 2025 Date, Moonrise Time, Puja Rituals: Sakat Chauth is a significant Hindu festival predominantly celebrated in the northern regions of India. It is also referred to as Til-Kuta Chauth, ...

She faced a year in prison for simply having a miscarriage at home." The suit further claims that the police detective "later provided flatly false information in police reports, including that Ms ...

But it was in 2021 when my father passed away that I realized how profligate these funeral traditions are and could be. I came face to face with the lunacy and viciousness of self-styled custodian ...

Ritual: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri PujaThe first day marks the installation of the Ghata (sacred pot) and the beginning of the Navratri fast. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Shailputri, the first ...

I WAS DEVASTATED. WE WERE SO EXCITED TO BE PREGNANT. HER BODY DIDN’T RESPOND LIKE IT DID TO HER FIRST MISCARRIAGE. SHE SAYS THIS TIME SHE NEEDED A DNC, A COMMON PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE UTERUS ...

The price of a basic funeral has hit a record £4,285, with increased burial and crematorium fees alongside staff wages driving up costs. The average price has risen 3.5 per cent over the past ...

Women and their partners should be given paid time off work if they experience a miscarriage, MPs have said. As of April 2020, employees can be eligible for statutory parental bereavement leave ...

Women and their partners should be given paid bereavement leave if they have a miscarriage, MPs have urged. The Commons Women and Equalities Committee said the case for statutory miscarriage leave ...

The different kinds of ‘Snan’ refer to bathing rituals. Notably, Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The Mela, this year, is spread over around 4,000 ...