On August 17, Hindus around the world will celebrate the birth of Krishna, a major Hindu deity usually depicted as a blue-skinned young man. Nidhi Singh was our guide at a Hindu temple in Chantilly, Virginia during the annual Krishna festival. Originally broadcast August 22, 2008. More →

August 15, 2014

The major Hindu festival of Janmashtami celebrates the birth of the popular deity Krishna — and with a real baby.

August 22, 2008

Buddhists pay special tribute to the dead during the Bon or Obon Festival — the Feast of Lanterns. More →

July 18, 2003