Two girls, granddaughters of late green crusader judge Bhagabati Prasad Banerjee, have undergone a thread ceremony, departing from the tradition of only boys undertaking the ritual. The move has drawn ...

In an effort to revive a tradition started by noted freedom-fighter Veer Savarkar, a group from Pune has started a campaign to endow non-Brahmin Hindus with the “munj" (sacred thread). The late ...

The ideal time to tie Rakhi is during Aparahna, or the late afternoon, as per Hindu day division. If Aparahna is not available, Pradosh Kaal (early evening) is also considered auspicious. Avoid Tying ...

An invite to a poite or sacred thread ceremony of a 16-year-old got me thinking. Would this poor chap manage to wear it through the muggy summers and muggier monsoons, no matter the blink-and-you-miss ...

Raksha Bandhan is more than just tying a thread; it's a vow of protection and a celebration of familial bonds. Here’s how you can perform the rituals: ...