The Catholic Church set the day apart for intercession for the souls in Purgatory, when prayers and masses were offered for their release from the suffering ...
As people gathered in St Peter’s Square on All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis, once again called for prayers for peace in the world, condemning the latest violent ...
This year, Sasthi Tithi commences on November 7. It is on this significant day that devotees perform Sandhya Arghya rituals, offering prayers to the setting sun.
In addition to the rituals, the devotees also prepare for the festival by gathering ingredients for the offerings, which include fruits, sugarcane, and the famed "thekua" (a type of sweet made from ...