Lord Shiva’s sacred bull, to whisper her wish in the ear. This traditional practice, believed to make prayers come true, struck an emotional chord with fans as photos and videos of the moment ...

Lord Shiva’s sacred bull - a gesture traditionally believed to fulfill prayers. Videos and photos from the visit quickly went viral, showcasing the duo’s deep respect for Indian customs.

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India, won first prize and $1,000. “This image embodies a profound sense of stillness and spirituality, which perfectly captures the essence of Varanasi and the sacred Ganges,” said McCurry.

Lord Shiva’s sacred bull, a traditional act believed to fulfil prayers. The viral videos and pictures of their visit show the duo’s genuine curiosity and respect for Indian customs. This spiritual ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

This sacred stroke, called tilak, is ubiquitous to the millions of Hindu pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh festival in India's northern Prayagraj city, where faithful gather at the spot where the ...

A Hindu devotee gets a sacred mark on his forehead after bathing ... during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — The pilgrims come and go as strangers. They march like a sea of people, walking toward the spot where they take holy baths, drawn by the hope that the bathing would bring ...

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...