An underwater excavation of Bolivia's Lake Titicaca has revealed extensive ritual offerings made by the early elite during the founding stages of the Tiwanaku state—a civilization established around 1 ...

Morning is regarded as a sacred and vibrant time, with the sun rising to fill the sky with its golden light. Many individuals honor this moment by offering water to the Sun, a practice known as ...

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Mauni Amavasya 2026 will be observed on January 18 and is considered a highly auspicious day for spiritual cleansing, silence ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Collected by Edward C. Benfield (1916 ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit the Mariamman Temple in Ho Chi Minh City to offer sacred fire and press their faces against stone in prayer - a gesture of deep reverence and a plea for peace. The ...