Elephants Are Worshipped as Gods—But Their Sacred Status Doesn’t Always Protect Them

The elephant is an important part of many religions. Elephants play a central role in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions ...
Yahoo

Filipinos mark Good Friday with crucifixion rituals, processions

Catholics in the Philippines marked Good Friday with gory re-enactments of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, amid warnings of intense heat reaching dangerous levels. Churches nationwide ...
Religion News Service

Somalis defy militants with processions to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalis on Thursday marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist ...

Seven-day religious convention at Hubballi mutt from Jan. 19

Join the seven-day religious convention at Hubballi Mutt from January 19, featuring processions, a mass marriage, and health ...