The first day of summer or summer solstice is synonymous with pool parties, cookouts and beach days. For spiritual advisers and novice practitioners alike, the summer solstice is more than just a day ...

The Journal of Ritual Studies, founded in 1987, is a broadly based interdisciplinary journal, concentrating on the diverse, creative and globally significant topic of ritual studies. Disciplinary ...

Ritual is often thought of solely in the context of a religious ceremony. However, rituals span far beyond religion, cult, or spiritual practices. A ritual is a specific act or series of acts that are ...

As a reporter embedded on the Styles desk, I faced the challenging task of sharing the details of sacred rituals across the country — using only a few hundred words. By Isabella Paoletto Times Insider ...

The Advanced Tantric Yogic Observance (vrata) or Practice (caryā) and its Modern Formulations ...

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. This holiday season millions of families will come together to celebrate their respective festivals and engage in ...