Newly inducted Naga sadhus of various akharas decided to retreat ... this day and moment for the past 12 years. At the last Maha Kumbh (2013), they were initiated as Sanyasi.

Vadodara: It was a fascinating experience for Gujaratis who met and even managed to converse with Naga Sadhus at the Kumbh ...

MahaKumbh Nagar: As the final Amrit Snan concludes, the vast landscape of the Kumbh Mela begins to transform ... disperse,” says Swami Anant Giri, a sadhu from Juna Akhada.

The sadhus would leave the Maha Kumbh after having the traditional lunch of ‘kadhi-pakaudi’ (a kind of food prepared on special occasions) at their respective akharas ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela not only showcases the spiritual depth of Sanatan Dharma but also highlights the enigmatic lives of its sadhus and saints. Among them, the Naga Sadhus are a prominent ...

After an eventful 2024, Tamannaah Bhatia is gearing up to captivate audiences once again with her next film, Odela 2. Since ...

A 48-year-old Naga Sadhu of the Chitradurga-based Banjara Gurupeetha was among those who died in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday.

J B Kriplani pointed out how Congressmen had changed their attitude after Independence, invoking Gandhi to underline that ...

including naga sadhus, who are known for covering themselves in ash and symbolising renunciation. As well as bathing rituals, Kumbh Mela also features spiritual discussion, religious processions ...

The Kumbh Mela ... into the Kumbh Mela site housing the akhadas (14 of them including one for transgenders established in 2025) apart from the normal akhadas with Naga sadhus and Aghoris.

Deepak Sen’s book on the Kumbh comes out at a fortuitous time, to coincide with the Kumbh of Kumbhs, the MahaKumbh held in Prayag after 144 years. Set out simply and engagingly, Sen takes his ...