Tag: Rituals
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Winter Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge Draws Thousands to Ancient Dawn
Stonehenge Welcomes the Winter Solstice Sunrise As dawn breaks on the shortest day of the year, a sea of visitors gathers around Stonehenge to witness the winter solstice sunrise. The stone circle, which has stood on Salisbury Plain for thousands of years, becomes a focal point for contemplation, celebration, and a shared sense of mystery…
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In Praise of Slowness: Finding Pace in Suburbia
Moving Minds, Slower Rhythms When you relocate from a city that has defined your sense of time, the simplest moments can feel like a revelation. I recently moved to a suburb that sits at the edge of what I used to call home, and the experience has been less a transfer of address than a…
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Zarine Khan’s Funeral: Hindu Rites Observed as Son Zayed Khan Fulfills Dah-Sanskar Wish
Introduction The funeral of Zarine Khan, the wife of veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan, was conducted in strict accordance with Hindu rituals. At 81, Zarine Khan had lived a life marked by close ties to the film world and a deep commitment to her Hindu roots. Reports confirm that she was born Hindu and…