Sunday, Feb. 2, is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mass readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32.

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...

On the fifth day of the grand celebration, more than 2.78 crore people took a holy dip in the Triveni ... stated,"In order to ensure that the festivals of various religions/sects and various ...

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PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims took dips in freezing water at the confluence of sacred rivers in northern India on Tuesday, in the ...

During the festival, the city also celebrated the “9th Indigenous Peoples Day,” recognizing the contributions of Indigenous communities to its culture, tradition, and history, with an ordinance ...

ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge — finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip. Millions of people are expected to attend the Kumbh Mela festival in ...

The Maha Kumbh 2025, the world's largest spiritual gathering, is witnessing an unparalleled influx of devotees on its third day as devotees continue to take holy dip on the third day (Wednesday).