As Naga Sadhus captivate the masses at the Maha Kumbh, Deepak Kumar Sen’s book unveils their origins, their significance, and ...

IMAGE: Wishky Sharma, a member of the Kinnar Akhara congregation for transgender people, looks on outside her tent during the ...

Women Naga Sadhus, with ash-smeared bodies, dreadlocked hair and saffron drape, are making their presence felt at Maha Kumbh.

Members of various akharas or monastic orders, Naga Sadhus have dedicated their lives to spiritual enlightenment. Their ...

Becoming a Naga Sadhu is not a casual decision at all, but rather a hard, challenging journey that makes people give away ...

Rituals involve three days of spiritual austerities for aspirant sadhus ahead of the ordination ceremony; Juna, Niranjani and ...

Naga Sadhus are often considered spiritual warriors, dedicated to protecting the sacred traditions of Hinduism. To become a Naga Sadhu, one must undergo a rigorous initiation ceremony, which includes ...

The Kumbh Mela sees the Naga Sadhus gathering in large numbers, capturing the fascination of visitors. However, after the ...

Millions of devotees have gathered at Triveni Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to take a holy dip on the first day of Maha ...

Discover the enigmatic world of Naga Sadhvis at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Explore 5 lesser-known facts about India’s most ...

LUCKNOW: The early morning processions of saints and seers, smeared in ashes, made their way to the ghats for the Amrit Snan ...

The Kumbh Mela commenced today, and it has been quite chilly at the Sangam since morning, with people bundling up in multiple ...