His parents, Norbu Wangdu and Dolma Tsering, fled Tibet in the 1960s after China’s occupation in the late 1950s. Born in 1982 in Kathmandu, Nepal, Rigdol came to the United States in the late 1990s to ...

A centuries-old Buddhist model of the universe has new meaning for the shortest of days and longest of worries.

Thousands gathered at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple for the auspicious mandala puja, ending the 41-day pilgrimage first leg. The sacred ritual featured the 'thanka anki' attire. Temple authorities ...

Discover the date, significance, and rituals of Sabarimala Mandala Pooja 2024, a sacred observance marking 41 days of ...