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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Naga Sadhus, ancient Indian ascetics, practice strict renunciation and lead austere lives focused on spirituality, celibacy, ...

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

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