‘We need it’: River City Days to bring familiar fun this weekend
After a year off, Chaska’s beloved River City Days is back. Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25 will mark the 45th gathering of the city’s big festival, meant to benefit community ...
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of ...