"The Hermit's Hut offers an original insight into the profound relationship between architecture and asceticism. Although architecture continually responds to ascetic compulsions, as in its frequent ...

An Indian Catholic nun who inspired Hindus with her ascetic way of life in a forest, died in the western state of Gujarat on Feb. 27. She was 88. Father Vinod Kanat who took care of the ailing nun ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, ...

The word 'ascetic,' rooted in ancient Greek for 'to train,' signifies severe self-denial for spiritual growth. It describes a life of simplicity and discipline, rejecting worldly pleasures for inner ...

Once a symbol of withdrawal and sacrifice, the Indian sadhu now appears across television screens, social media feeds, election rallies, and even corporate spaces. From spiritual gurus wielding ...