As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual ...

Benin’s new law adds two holidays for traditional religions. Celebrated January 9-10, some see it as recognition of ...

Rupali Ganguly, celebrated for her lead role in the television series Anupamaa, welcomed the new year of 2025 with a spiritual journey to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine. Known for her grounded ...

Young artists in Benin are breathing new life into Vodun traditions. Through slam poetry, rap and gospel, they're turning social media into a powerful tool for cultural transmission. A movement ...

The Lithuanian cardinal, elevated to the College of Cardinals in December 2024, presided over the ceremony at Rome’s preeminent Marian shrine, where the “Bell of the Lost” rang out across ...

This creates a powerful visual especially during the changing water levels. The temple is decorated during the Kumbh Mela which makes it a must-visit shrine for the devotees to seek Lord Hanuman’s ...

God’s way or man’s way? We face this choice many times and in many ways, every day of our lives. Today we face many overwhelming challenges – political, economic and cultural. So, how do we ...

Two people were taken to hospital. Picture: NewsWire / Diego Fedele The Shrine of Remembrance on Birdwood Ave is one of four designated celebration zones for the City of Melbourne’s New Year’s ...

Kenyan protesters took to the streets of Nairobi on Monday, calling for an end to abductions targeting government critics. Police threw tear gas at demonstrators in a bid to disperse the crowd ...