Making water sacred
Sacred springs and holy rivers
Splashed, sipped, and sprinkled
Myths, monsters, and microscopes
sonia Millions of pilgrims journey to Varanasi and Haridwar to bathe in Ganga Ma, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from rebirth
In Hindu mythology, which deity's hair cushioned the descent of the Ganges River as it fell from heaven to earth?
What is the name of the massive Hindu festival, held every 12 years, where millions gather to bathe in the Ganges?
Miracle water flow: The spring at Lourdes, France, discovered by Bernadette Soubirous, naturally flows at a continuous rate of about 31,000 gallons of water every day.
In Islamic tradition, which figure's desperate search for water in the desert led to the miraculous springing of the Zamzam well?
Which two minerals are found in unusually high concentrations in the sacred water of the Zamzam well?
sonia Guide pilgrims to the spring to learn how Lourdes became a global sanctuary of healing.
What is the name of the official medical organization that rigorously investigates claimed miraculous healings at Lourdes?
As of 2025, how many healings at Lourdes have been officially recognized as miraculous by the Catholic Church?
sonia The Jordan River's Legacy
When he stepped in the Jordan River, all the water of the Earth was made holy
What major ecological challenge currently threatens the historic Jordan River where pilgrims go to be baptized?