On a balmy day last August, a rare production was unfolding on the grounds of Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills. Inside the school's gymnasium, marigolds and brass bells were in heavy supply; ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Nov. 10, Hindus will celebrate the third day of Chhath Puja – the most important ...

Paush Purnima 2026 will be observed on January 3. Know the exact tithi, puja vidhi, fasting rules, spiritual significance, ...

Tulsi Puja 2025 will be celebrated on December 25. The sacred ritual is believed to invite prosperity, peace and divine ...

Taking part in the instructional pooja, or worship to the Hindu god Ganesha, Krishna Annnan, left, helps 5-year-old Haarika Yajamanam as Sonia Plasencia assists her children Nikhil, 3, and Arya, 5, ...

This week Hindu devotees celebrate the holy festival of Chhath Puja, which gives thanks to the sun god, Surya, for providing the sun and helping to sustain the gift of life and prosperity. The ...

Have you ever stood outside an Indian temple and seen a devotee smashing a coconut with deep concentration and devotion? It's not theatrics—it's a sacred action deeply embedded in spirituality and ...

Savitri Puja or Vat Savithri vrat is an auspicious day in Hinduism when married women observe, fast and pray for their husband’s health and longevity. The fasting is named after Savitri, who brought ...