In the Maha Kumbh, Naga Sadhus take the royal dip first, followed by permission for the general public to bathe. Know how ...

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

Discover the unique process of selecting Naga Sadhus at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the initiation rituals, registration ...

At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, young sanyasis are registering to become Naga sadhus across several akharas. After thorough ...

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 ...

With the Maha Kumbh underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the process of initiating thousands of those who had applied to become Naga Sadhus in Akharas has also begun after their applications were ...

Saints and sadhus from across the world are gathering in Prayagraj for the holy dip. Let's explore the significance of the ...

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

Abhshek Nama’s ‘Nagabandham’ seeks to give Gen Z insights into Bhakti tradition and the glory of unique group of ascetics ...

The Mahila Naga Sadhvis, or female ascetics, live austere lives devoted to meditation, yoga, and chanting. Wearing unstitched ...