BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A warrant released Friday morning reveals new details about the “fraternity ritual” that is believed to have led to the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson.

Performing daily puja with devotion pleases the deities. Lighting a diya, offering flowers, and chanting mantras bring peace, positivity, and prosperity. Observing fasts on Ekadashi, Navratri, or ...

McCray is now alleged to have delivered the final blow before Wilson's eventual death, during a pledging ritual in which pledges were made to stand in a line and receive punches from other ...

This festival symbolizes triumph over evil, with rituals including fasting, prayers, and processions. Devotees seek blessings for protection, prosperity, and courage. Temples host vibrant ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. President Donald Trump’s first month in office has been dizzying for U.S ...

Many people perform Rudrabhishek, chant mantras, and meditate for inner peace and spiritual progress. Reciting Shani Chalisa and placing a lamp under a peepal tree is also a common practice on this ...

Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, honours Lord Shiva and marks the union of masculine and feminine forces in the universe. Devotees engage in fasting, chanting mantras, and ...

Now given the bourgeoning spiritual significance of the day, there are some do's and don'ts that one must keep in mind when it comes to observing a fast and partaking in all the rituals that the ...

A sweeping census on the state of American religion reveals a less sensational tale of Christianity in decline and a rise of the religiously unaffiliated compared to a decade ago. Pew Research ...

Americans’ overall perceptions of religion tilt positive, according to the survey, but appear to have cooled since 2014. Overall, 51% express mostly positive views of religious institutions ...

nonreligious Americans, and narrowing gender gap. A sweeping census on the state of American religion reveals a less sensational tale of Christianity in decline and the rise of the religiously ...

This day is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva, and devotees observe special rituals and prayers to seek his blessings. ALSO READ: Mahashivratri 2025: Puja Samagri, Puja Vidhi, ...