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A deadly stampede at a Hindu festival in India is causing many to wonder how to effectively manage massive events.

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future.

However, this tragic event is not unique, as stampedes resulting in numerous casualties have occurred at temples and other religious events in India over the years. Some of the largest casualties ...

In Hong Kong, worshippers and actor Lana Wong Wai Lin, center, held toy snakes and burned incense at the Wong Tai Sin Temple to welcome the new Year of the Snake. In Beijing, a woman wrote her ...

In Taiwan, this year, people have been drawn to the White Snake Temple to pay their respects. In Indonesia, it is celebrated with dragon puppets and drum displays. It is also widely observed by ...