Windows to the Gods” – the third edition of a spectacular painting exhibition curated by Kalakriti Art Gallery last week – ...

Akshaya Tritiya is widely regarded as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, and its significance stretches ...

The broom is considered a form of Goddess Lakshmi and should be treated with respect. There are many beliefs and ...

Then, make a sankalp to observe the fast. Place the idol of Lord Vishnu and Shree Yantra (the symbol of Goddess Lakshmi) in your place of worship. Lastly, light a diya and keep it in front of the ...

Gifting idols or framed pictures of deities like Lord Ganesha or Goddess Lakshmi is considered highly auspicious. Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, while Goddess Lakshmi symbolizes wealth ...

The tusks of 94,000 elephants from Congo, a territory 80 times the size of Belgium and personally owned by one man, King Leopold II of Belgium, were shipped to Antwerp between 1889 and 1908 alone.

Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on April 30th, remains auspicious for worship and new ventures despite the absence of wedding festivities for the second consecutive year. Astrological conditions ...

After years of debate over the welfare of the animals, the Los Angeles Zoo announced Tuesday that it will relocate its two remaining Asian elephants to a newly expanded preserve at the Tulsa Zoo.

Tang Mo and Pak Boon, Taronga Zoo's Asian elephant pair, are preparing to leave Sydney for a new home in South Australia with a bigger herd. The elephants will make the journey with a support crew ...