Researchers believe that chanting may induce altered states of consciousness—but they aren’t completely sure why. Possible ...

During the holiday season, many of us turn our focus away from work and to-do lists and toward time with friends, family, and our religious or spiritual traditions. No matter what and how you ...

Traditional vocal and instrumental music. Published by UNESCO and Auvidis in collaboration with the International Music Council and the International Council for Traditional Music. Previously released ...

Temples are sacred spaces where rituals have the power to transform emotional energy and improve relationships. In Indian mythology, certain temple practices are known to remove negativity, strengthen ...

On this day, devotees observe special rituals, recitations of sacred mantras like the Hanuman Chalisa, and singing of devotional hymns to invoke blessings from the divine which are believed to protect ...

The six-month-long wait for devotees of Lord Shiva has finally come to an end. Amid stringent security and the sacred ...

Solomon Islands (Fataleka music, divinity songs): Uuni ; Solo on the susuku bundle panpipe --Australia: Women's Wu-ungka songs (extract) --Java: Tarawangsa (extract ...