Mar 14, 2016
This feast day marks the start of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox church calendar, and is an important period for fasting. The Greek orthodox Lent lasts 40 days, which is the length of time that Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. Clean Monday is a day of strict...
Feb 12, 2016
The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage during which Hindus bathe in holy rivers such as the Ganges in India. The main festival is at Haridwar, and is held once in 12 years. There are also “official” Kumbh Mela festivals held at three other locations, although several...
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