In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region, Buddhist lamas (priests) chant sacred texts representing the spirit, philosophy and teachings of the Buddha. Two forms of Buddhism are practised ...

In the hills of Udaygiri and Ratnagiri in Odisha's Jajpur district, the chants of 'Buddham Saranam Gacchami' resonate as over 1,000 monks ... Local advocates aim for UNESCO Heritage status for the ...