They march like a sea of people, walking toward the spot where they take holy baths, drawn by the hope that the bathing would ...

This sacred stroke, called tilak, is ubiquitous to the millions ... He then uses a steel stamp to mark them with a symbol of the Hindu god they prefer — from Lord Shiva, the powerful Hindu ...

This sacred stroke, called tilak, is ubiquitous to the millions ... He then uses a steel stamp to mark them with a symbol of the Hindu god they prefer — from Lord Shiva, the powerful Hindu ...

The pilgrims come and go as strangers. They march like a sea of people, walking towards the spot where they take holy baths, ...

According to Hindu scriptures, the tilak is supposed to “protect and ... peace of mind and satisfaction,” Chauhan says. “It is also a symbol of our religion.” Associated Press writers ...