Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried ...

Elephants are revered in many religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Discover how the elephant earned this elevated ...

People often look to indigenous traditions for spiritual guidance, and these 25 Native American animals and their meanings ...

The room we are in is locked. It is windowless and lit from above by a fluorescent bulb. In the hallway outside—two stories beneath the city of London—attendants in dark suits patrol silently, giving ...

The Blue Iris gallery in Paphos on Sunday cancelled its exhibition after paintings sparked controversy for being considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols. The works, created by Giorgos ...

A US House of Commons committee has unanimously supported an amendment to Bill C-9 that deletes references to the “swastika” when describing Nazi hate symbols and instead uses the historically ...

Canada's new anti-hate bill, C-9, has been amended to distinguish the sacred Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist swastika from Nazi imagery. This significant change, driven by advocacy from Dharmic communities, ...

This special report details the significance of the Dharm Dhwaj (sacred flag) hoisted at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The bulletin explains the symbolism of the three main emblems on the flag: the Aum ...

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated every year on Nov. 2. The tradition that originated in Mexico invites families to welcome back the souls of their deceased loved ones. According ...

More than just a fruit tree, the Udara tree holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, and breaking its taboos comes with heavy consequences. In many Nigerian households, the sweet-and-sour taste ...