KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Tens of thousands lined up to pray at the ...

On the day of Masik Shivaratri in March, sunrise is expected at 6:37 AM and the sunset at 6:32 PM, while the moonrise is ...

Masik Shivaratri, observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha each month, is a sacred occasion dedicated to Lord Shiva. Unlike Maha Shivaratri, which is celebrated annually with grandeur, the ...

Maha Shivaratri is a sacred night in the Hindu culture, reserved for fasting and temple visits, and dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme deity. For Hindus around the world, it is a deeply devotional ...

Nepal marked Shivaratri on Sunday as crowds filled Kathmandu and queued for hours at Pashupatinath Temple. Tens of thousands came to pray, sing and dance in honour of Shiva. Although marijuana is ...