AP PHOTOS: Pilgrims make offerings to Hindu deities at a biennial festival in southern India
Chants of “Om Linga, Om Linga” resonated as barefoot Hindu pilgrims, many balancing offering-filled baskets and clay pitchers ...
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What South America’s largest Buddhist temple says about the religion’s growing influence in Brazil
When it opened in 1992 on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil, the Zu Lai temple was the first of its kind in the region.
Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how ...
This is the richest temple in India and wealthiest in world, has hidden treasures worth Rs 1 trillion, its net worth is..., it is located in...
These sacred places not only serve as centers of faith but also attract millions of tourists who admire their architectural ...
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World’s Largest Religious Gathering Becomes Trans-Inclusive Despite Controversies
Pavitra Nandagiri is a Mahamandaleshwar—one of the highest-ranking monks of the Transgender Arena at the massive religious ...