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ancestor worship news

Book review: A story of grief, inheritance and the echoes of rebellion

Cover of Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew's debut book, The Remnants of Rebellion.
Published on Aug 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST

The Spice of Life | Our loved ones continue to live on through us

Festivals, such as Pitru Paksha, Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day honour the dead, celebrating our relationship with ancestors. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:46 AM IST

Somvati Amavasya 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, significance and puja rituals

Somavti Amavasya is a significant day for ancestor worship and spiritual growth.
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 12:12 PM IST

Somvati Amavasya 2024: Date, rituals, significance

Somvati Amavasya, for this year, will be observed on April 8.
Published on Apr 04, 2024 03:26 PM IST

Review: The Half-Known Life: In Search of Paradise by Pico Iyer

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Gates to a Hindu temple in Bali, Indonesia (Shutterstock)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 06:21 PM IST

Nainital school gets exorcists over, principal felt girls were possessed

A decision was taken by the village administration and school management to conduct ‘Jagar’, a form of ancestor spirit worship, in the school. ‘Jagariyas’, priests specialising in conducting Jagar, were called to the school and the ritual was performed on Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 07, 2019 08:09 AM IST