(RNS) — Throughout the United States, South Asian Americans young and old have come out to dance garba, the folk dance that began as a devotional form of worship and has now become a cultural ...

Many non-Hindus are at least vaguely aware of Diwali, the Hindu holiday marked by lights, dressing up and the exchange of gifts. But some Hindus say Diwali gets overemphasized outside India because of ...

On Monday, a number of women in Indian households across Fort McMurray dressed up in colourful and sparkly chania choli, a blouse with a skirt and a long scarf, fancy jewelry, flowers in their hair ...

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22: Dandiya fever has gripped the city with several hotels and restaurants having started hosting dandiya nights, which are held every year during the Navratri festival. Bhubaneswar ...

MIDDLETOWN-- The Hindu festival of Navaratri lasts for nine nights, but Wesleyan University's Navaratri Festival, now in its 35th year, lasts for only five. That's not to say there isn't quite a lot ...

Hyderabad: For the Gujarati community, Navaratri is one of the most important and celebrated festivals. The festival of nine nights celebrated in the glory of the Goddess ‘Ambe Maa’ (Durga), also ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The annual nine-night Hindu celebration of Navaratri officially began on Monday.

What I love about garba is that you don’t need to know the steps to enjoy it—everyone welcomes you in. These traditions aren’t just for North Indians; people across celebrate them ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Navaratri, a major Hindu festival held in honor of the Mother Goddess Durga, will ...