Climbing teams worldwide have flocked to the mecca of mountaineering—the Himalayas, home to the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks. Expeditions are working their way up Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and ...

After trekking approximately 40-miles, climbing teams arrive at Mt. Everest Basecamp. Here, they establish base-operations, and make preparations to begin their multi-phased journey on the ...

Priests in India perform the puja, a Hindu honor ceremony. Incense, flowers and candles are used to pay gratitude to Shiva and the River Ganges. On NPR’s journey along the Grand Trunk Road, ...

Lohri, a vibrant harvest festival, is celebrated today, January 13, 2026, marking the end of winter and the onset of spring.

Celebrate Lohri 2026 with correct muhurat, sacred bonfire rituals, and, puja vidhi and powerful traditions that attract ...