On April 20, 2025, devotees gathered in Karnataka, India, for the Agni Keli fire-throwing ritual. Held at the Kateel Sri ...

Centuries ago, the epic Ramayana narrated a moment that continues to haunt Indian consciousness: Sita’s Agni Pariksha — a ...

In Vedic India — a period roughly spanning 1500 to 500 BCE — the god of fire, Agni, was central to spiritual offerings and seen as a messenger between humans and the divine. Similarly ...

One of the core principles of Ayurveda is the maintenance of 'Agni,' or digestive fire. Agni is considered vital for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. Consuming whole ...

Paneer is one of the most adulterated dairy products, often made using non-food grade acids, synthetic milk, starch, or ...

During Agni Keli, a fire-throwing ritual in Mangaluru, India, shirtless men hurl burning palm fronds at each other to honour the Hindu goddess Durga. Devotees risk burns but believe prayer ...