Naga sadhus prepare for Amrit Snan by performing a unique 17 shringar, involving cleansing and smearing ash, before bathing ...
On Makar Sankranti, devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam for the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh. The festival marks the ...
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A woman’s post about seeing Naga sadhus at Mahakumbh and trying to follow them to the Sangam has gone viral, prompting people to share varied comments.
As Naga Sadhus captivate the masses at the Maha Kumbh, Deepak Kumar Sen’s book unveils their origins, their significance, and ...
Swami Bhupender Giri, centre, Naga Sadhu of Niranjani Akhara, arrives for ritualistic dip at Sangam, the confluence of the ...
The Maha Kumbh Mela has begun and several devotees are already lining up to soak themselves in the auspiciousness. A woman ...
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 ...
In the largest congregation of religious saints and sadhus, many images and stories of different sadhus circulated on social ...
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 ...
Mahakumbh 2025: Check photos, videos of Naga Sadhus and seers' grand procession Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival which marks the transition of the Sun from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere.