often seen with smoking marijuana in a chillum, decorated with ashes, and dancing on vedic chants is the most important attraction of the Mela. The consumption of bhang or opium is also considered to ...

So, come rain or shine, a Naga sadhu will be immediately identifiable ... his prayer mat and a chillum (smoking pipe) travels with him in his car. Even on the mela grounds, he often sleeps in his car.

Digambar Ramesh Giri, a Naga Sadhu or Hindu ... holy man smokes a 'chillum', a traditional clay pipe as he sits in his tent near river Ganges, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj ...

Naga Sadhus, identified by their ash-covered body and dread locks, are an essential part of Mahakumbh Mela. (PTI) The 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, which kickstarted in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on January ...

Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhara Parishad said after the Kumbh Mela, Naga sadhus return to the Himalayas, forests, caves, and other peaceful places to continue their spiritual practices.

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at the ...

Today's scenes from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj... IMAGE: A Naga sadhu blesses a devotee during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters IMAGE: Amit Kumar ...

Naga sadhus showcase sacred weapons at Mahakumbh Mela, symbolizing peace and security, while honoring ancient traditions and bravery of Akhadas. Calling them ‘weapons of peace and security ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh started with great pomp ... been given 40-40 minutes for Sangam baths. In this Amrit Snan, Naga Sadhus will bathe first and then their devotees. By now you must have ...

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 ...