During the Maha Kumbh Mela, they play a prominent role ... As the sun rises above the holy rivers, the Naga Sadhus march in vivid processions, accompanied by chants, drums, and conch noises ...

Like the male Naga Sadhus, these Naga Sadhvis' lives are devoted to meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices.

Where do Naga Sadhus go after the Mahakumbh Mela? Do they engage in rigorous penance, journey to the Himalayas, or reside at ...

Legend says that Amrit, the nectar of immortality, was kept in a Kumbh during the Samudra Manthan  (churning of the ocean). The pot spilled Amrit in four places, marking the origin of the Kumbh ...

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

Naga Sadhus are a prominent feature of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage festival that takes place every three years. During the Kumbh Mela, Naga Sadhus gather in large numbers to perform rituals ...

Ash-smeared naked Hindu holy men charged into India's most sacred river Ganges at dawn on the first most significant bathing day of the Kumbh Mela festival ... known as Naga sadhus - millions ...

The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati converge, is at the heart of this grand spectacle.

From luxury tents that cost up to Rs 1 lakh a night to budget homestays, from corporate firms to small businesses that hope ...

Prayagraj: Localities like Bagambari Road, Daraganj and Mori Road witnessed a sea of saffron-clad seers, Naga sadhus ... The procession reached the Kumbh Mela area, crossed the Ganga from the ...