To most people, Naga Sadhus seem mysterious. Their ash-covered bodies, long matted hair, tridents, and fierce appearance often make them look frightening or supernatural. But behind that image is a ...

One of the most unique attributes that help identify a Naga Sadhu is that they do not wear any clothes and remaining naked is a part of their identity. This nakedness is a symbol of their detachment ...

At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, young sanyasis are registering to become Naga sadhus across several akharas. After thorough screening, selected candidates undergo rituals such as tonsuring and pind ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh started with great pomp in Prayagraj, the first Amrit Snan started on January 14 on the day of Makar Sankranti. According to the reports, today 13 Akharas will participate ...

One of the largest religious gatherings in the world, the Maha Kumbh Mela, will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 25, 2025. Millions of devotees are expected to ...

Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious cultural festival, is held every 12 years at one of four locations in India: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. It is the largest peaceful gathering ...

Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga sadhus look different. To most, they may not exactly exude charm, but they spend hours on their ‘17 shringar’—unlike the 16 traditional adornments (16 ...

Female Naga Sadhus, or ascetic women who renounce worldly life to dedicate themselves to spiritual pursuits, are an extraordinary group within the ascetic traditions of India. Their lifestyle, ...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – As the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the grand spiritual gathering, inches closer, thousands of devotees, saints, and sadhus from across India and beyond have begun arriving at the ...