This year, the period of Ramadan began March 1 for Muslims, while Lent starts March 5. Fasting, prayer—though both ...

Rather, the chains were used by the person during life to limit mobility as a part of a religious ascetic lifestyle.

Among these, researchers found the remains of the ascetic individual bound in chains. Small metal plates and a tiny cross were found near the abdomen of the skeleton. Others, known as stylites, lived ...

Maha Shivaratri, often referred to as the "Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant religious observances for ...