As Karwa Chauth 2025 approaches, women across India are preparing for the festival with elegant outfits, jewelry, and stunning mehndi designs. From minimal motifs to intricate patterns, here are the ...
In Buddhism, a bodhisattva, in its most general sense, refers to a person who is on his/her way to becoming a buddha. More specifically, bodhisattvas are savior-like beings who forsake their own ...
Buddhist monks from Tibet visited San Luis Obispo County this week to create a colorful — and temporary — sand mandala.
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Creating mandalas

Leeann Lidz has enjoyed creating artwork for more than 50 years. Three years ago, she delved deeply into another artistic endeavor: making mandalas. “Mandala speaks the language of the universe and ...
Today, at a France-based global summit on the international treaty that regulates the wildlife trade, numerous countries condemned Namibia for its recent international sale and export of 22 wild ...
They’re majestic and impossible to ignore — it’s no wonder elephants have inspired some of the most powerful advertising ...
Diwali 2025 offers a chance to embrace tradition with 10 beautiful Rangoli designs. From floral and geometric patterns to symbolic motifs like diyas and peacocks, these colourful creations welcome ...
A baby elephant at the Oregon Zoo had more tricks than treats when handlers gave it a small pumpkin to play with during the ...
Karwa Chauth is more than just a fast - it’s a beautiful celebration of love, tradition, and togetherness. Every year, married women (and even some soon-to-be brides!) gear up for the day with ...
Diwali is celebrated on Tuesday 21st October 2025. What is Diwali and who celebrates Diwali? Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some others around ...