Tag: Cultural tradition
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Thousands Simultaneously Welcome Winter Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge
Thousands Gather for the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge As the first light of winter break begins to creep over the horizon, Stonehenge becomes a living hub of ritual and awe. Every year, thousands converge at the ancient circle to witness the winter solstice sunrise, a moment charged with history, mystery, and a shared sense of…
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Devaragattu Banni Festival 2025: Two Dead, Over 100 Injured in Devotee Clash
Overview of the Devaragattu Banni Festival The Devaragattu Banni Festival is a centuries-old religious ritual held on Devaragattu Hill near Holagund in Kurnool district. Deeply embedded in local culture, the procession around the Malla Malleshwara Swamy temple reenacts mythic episodes where deities are believed to triumph over demons, a narrative carried forward through devotion, ritual,…