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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Legend says that Amrit, the nectar of immortality, was kept in a Kumbh ... The Naga Sadhus bathe first during the Shahi Snan (grand bath) on Amavasya (new moon), naked, and march in a procession ...

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.

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 ...

Female Naga Sadhus, often referred to as "Naga Sadhvis," are a rare but significant presence at the Kumbh Mela. They take part in the sacred ‘Shahi Snan’ (royal bath), lead processions ...

(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 ...

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

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 ...

Prayagraj: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began its most sacred ritual on Makar Sankranti, with Naga sadhus heading towards the Sangam for the first Amrit Snan. They will soon take a holy dip at the ...