A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...

The visiting card mentioned JW.ORG, a Christian missionary website. The website states, "The government does not provide ...

chanting Hindu prayers. She explained why the words “Mahakal” — a fierce manifestation of Hindu god Shiva — were pasted on her forehead. “Because he is the god of the three worlds ...