Sadhus (ascetics) from different centres belonging to these Akharas are currently camping at Prayagraj, for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which takes place till February 26. Some of them have travelled ...

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 ...

Naga Sadhus, ancient Indian ascetics, practice strict renunciation and lead austere lives focused on spirituality, celibacy, and purity. They play a significant role in the Maha Kumbh Mela ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela serves as a grand stage for Naga Sadhvis to display their devotion and spiritual power. Their participation in processions and rituals like the Shahi Snan is not just a visual ...

Mahakumbh Mela, which began in UP's Prayagraj on January 13, will conclude on February 26, with millions of devotees expected to visit.

National Diving into the Maha Kumbh: Naga Sadhus, Kinnar Akhada and More In India, which is entrenched in patriarchy, even Kumbh Mela, which many see as a great leveller, is a manifestation of ...

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees seeking blessings and spiritual enlightenment, including female Naga Sadhus One of the largest religious gatherings ...

All akharas are making their traditional cantonment entries in the Maha Kumbh Mela area as per schedule. The procession featured Naga Sadhus, Acharyas, Mandaleshwars, and Mahamandaleshwars from ...

(REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla) With just a couple of days left for the Maha Kumbh Mela to begin in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the city is all set to welcome female Naga Sadhus or Naga Sadhvis, who ...

With only one week left for the Maha Kumbh Mela ... Among them, Naga Sadhu Pramod Giri Maharaj has become a topic of discussion at the Mahakumbh Mela. He performs a remarkable ritual every ...

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 ...