Every dozen years or so, Sri Lanka’s mist-shrouded highlands burst into color. Violet, pink and white carpets of tiny blooms ...

Indian water lotuses, also known as sacred lotuses, are in Flint Pond, just south of Route 20 in Shrewsbury. They look like lily pads, but much bigger because they can grow several feet wide. The ones ...

Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.