A swimwear runway show crossed the line from sexy to sacrilegious, according to a group of outraged Hindus. Designer Lisa Burke, chief designer of the line Lisa Blue Swimwear, said she had no idea ...

Diwali, a popular festival for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, is celebrated on the Amavasya, or new moon day, of the month of Kartik in the traditional Indian lunar calendar, which typically ...

Hindu devotees offer flowers to gods and goddesses as part of worship rituals. Dinodia Photo/Corbis Documentary via Getty images In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, ...

In Hindu tradition, Goddess Lakshmi represents the divine energy of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. As the consort of Lord Vishnu and the embodiment of Shakti, she holds the power to transform ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Thursday, Nov. 4, millions of Hindus will gather to celebrate one of India’s ...

(NewsNation) — This week, Hindus around the world are celebrating one of their most important holidays, Diwali. It’s an occasion that has become popular in recent years among Americans of all faiths.

An embodiment of grace, kindness and (others’) welfare, goddess Mahalakshmi is the wealth of a devotee. She emerged from the milky ocean when it was churned by both asuras and devas for amrut — all ...

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LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks ...

Friday holds a special place in Hindu tradition, especially for those seeking wealth, harmony and emotional balance within ...

(The Conversation) — This year Diwali, a popular festival for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, will be celebrated on Oct. 24, the Amavasya, or new moon day, of the month of Kartik in the ...