hindu ritiuals

Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act, 1960 was introduced to ban the grand feasts organised after demise of a family member in the state. It does not specify the Hindu community and any custom of large scale feasts to observe the death rituals, including the Muslim custom of Chahallum is under the ambit of this law too.

Netizens share photos of Chhath Puja rituals on its closing day from across the country where devotees worship the rising sun

The Manyavar ad featuring Alia Bhatt portrays 'Kanyadaan' as an oppressive practice and suggests 'Kanyamaan' as an alternative.

Shahid Afridi revealed how he had smashed his television set at home when he saw his child enacting an 'aarti' scene