Cultures have built elaborate rituals to help humans process the grief of losing someone. Rituals can hold the core beliefs of a culture and provide a sense of control in an otherwise helpless ...

(The Conversation) — The use of AI and robotic technology in worship is raising profound questions about its long-term consequences. Will it lead to the betterment of society or replace practitioners?

The Tradition of Kalava in Hindu Rituals In Hindu customs, the practice of tying a Kalava or a sacred thread on the wrist is ...

When Sushma Dwivedi started seriously thinking about performing wedding rites and other Hindu religious blessings in New York City and elsewhere, she knew who she needed to talk to - her grandmother.

The Importance of Funeral Rites in Hinduism In Hinduism, the act of performing funeral rites is regarded as one of the most ...

Hindus cleanse their sins by making an offering into a body of water. India’s Ganges River is the world’s most famous spot for this ritual, which is called “Ganga Pooja,” but the most common Queens ...