Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Day of the Dead might sound like a solemn affair, but Mexico’s famous holiday is actually a lively commemoration of the departed.

India is a land of diverse cultures where numerous festivals bring the people and their faith together in a time of celebration. One such festival is Navratri, a nine-day extravaganza worshipping ...

The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Shailaputri, the daughter of the Himalayas. She is also known as Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Shailaputri is depicted as a goddess riding a bull, ...

Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and luxury, making it an auspicious day to attract prosperity.