More than 1,000 years ago, below the statue of the reclining Buddha in an ancient temple, someone stashed their hoard. Gold, silver and bronze items were hidden at the Thailand site for centuries — ...

Indra also known as Sakra in the Vedas is the leader of the Devas or gods and the lord of Svargaloka or heaven He is the God of rain and thunderstorms but at the same time renowned for his notorious w ...

A Korean Buddhist statue from the 14th century that was stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned ...

A devotee offers milk while praying in a temple on the occasion of Buddha Purnima festival in Kolkata, India, Monday, May 12, ...

Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.

A few years back my mother desired diksha from Swami Satyanandaji of Vrindavan He chose Akshaya Tritiya day as that was Krishna s favourite Devotees were pouring in roads were packed with cars and ric ...

Buddha Purnima marks the birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. According to the Hindu calendar, ...

As thrilling as the destination may be, it is important to be aware of some essential dos and don'ts before planning your ...

Just a stone’s throw from the famed Wat Arun lies another historic gem worth your time—Wat Rakhang Kositaram, or the “Temple of the Bell.” Located only 1.4 kilometres away on the opposite bank of the ...

Kimi-san walks at the head of the group. A bell hangs from her daypack, tinkling to ward off bears as she strides along, ...

Spiritual Role of the Temple Bell In Hinduism, the origin of creation is traced not to matter, but to sound—specifically the Anāhata Nāda, the unstruck, eternal vibration. The sound of the bell is ...

Dau Pagoda houses two full-body relics of Zen masters that remain unspoiled for nearly 400 years, puzzling scientists.