Tag: Cultural Traditions
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All Souls’ Day 2025: Filipinos Head to Cemeteries for Undas Traditions
All Souls’ Day 2025: Filipinos Observe Undas with Dawn Visits to Cemeteries Each year, millions of Filipinos mark All Souls’ Day through the Undas tradition—a time-honored practice of visiting cemeteries, cleaning tombs, praying for the dead, and sharing memories with family. In 2025, many households began their Undas observance before sunrise, heading to cemeteries as…
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Vizianagaram’s Here Tali, There: A Century-Old Wedding Ritual
A Century-Old Rite in Vizianagaram In the town of Shringavarapukota, Vizianagaram district, a distinctive wedding custom endures among the Arya Vaishya community. Even as many wedding events take place within the household, a special moment during the muhurtham requires the couple to cross the local polimera boundary and have the mangalsutra tied away from home.…
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Devaragattu Banni Festival Violence 2025: Two Dead, Over 100 Injured
Overview The Devaragattu Banni festival, a centuries‑old ritual near Devaragattu on the Deccan hills in Kurnool district, turned violent during the Dasara season in 2025. Officials confirmed two fatalities and more than 100 people injured as rival groups clashed with sticks during the ceremonial procession that follows the temple’s annual girijan yatra. The incident, which…
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Celebrating Princess Kiko’s 59th Birthday: Reflections and Rituals
Introduction to Princess Kiko’s 59th Birthday On September 6, Japan celebrated the 59th birthday of Princess Kiko, a significant milestone that also coincided with the coming-of-age ceremony of her son, Prince Hisahito. This dual celebration underlines the importance of family and tradition in Japanese royal customs, reflecting the cultural heritage that shapes the Imperial family.…
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Celebrating Princess Kiko’s 59th Birthday: A Look at Recent Ceremonies
Introduction: Princess Kiko’s 59th Birthday Celebration Princess Kiko of Japan recently celebrated her 59th birthday, a milestone marked by a series of important royal ceremonies. As a member of the Japanese imperial family, Princess Kiko plays a crucial role in cultural and public events. Her birthday on September 9 coincided with her son Prince Hisahito’s…