But even it specifies the children of Jacob, not Ishmael, as considering every life sacred. And what drives this hostage deal is that, for Jacob, every person is a unique child of God, made in His ...

The Akshayavat tree within Allahabad Fort, built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1583, holds mythological significance as a sacred and indestructible banyan tree. This includes its connections to Lord ...

Bathing in the sacred Ganges and other holy rivers on this day is believed to bestow salvation, alongside ushering in happiness and prosperity for the family. This makes the Amrit Snan an integral ...

Her excitement extends beyond her attire. Tirsit describes the profound impact of witnessing priests carry the Tabot—a sacred wooden replica of the Ark of the Covenant and the Ten Commandments—to ...

Rozenberg believes the Torah, Judaism's most sacred text, may describe psychedelic ... Rozenberg explained the high priest, "puts the coals from acacia tree, this psychoactive tree, which contains ...

More than seven crore (70 million) pilgrims have taken a dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers -- from January 11 to January 16 on the occasion of ...

This sacred confluence of three rivers – the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati – is deeply rooted in Hindu spirituality and mythology, making it a central location for one of the ...

Held every three years, the Maha Kumbh is the crowning jewel of this ancient festival, celebrated across the sacred riverbanks of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Its origins, often linked ...

Naga Sadhus bathe first, followed by the public. On Makar Sankranti, millions of pilgrims flocked to the Triveni Sangam to take a sacred bath during the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh 2025 on ...

The Kumbh Mela, a spiritual gathering held every 12 years at sacred river confluences in India, symbolizes the union of human and cosmic energies. Rooted in ancient traditions and celestial ...

The event is considered the grandest spiritual celebration, attracting millions who desire for a holy dip in its sacred waters. It is believed that bathing during the Mahakumbh washes away sins of ...