Where do Naga Sadhus go after the Mahakumbh Mela? Do they engage in rigorous penance, journey to the Himalayas, or reside at ...

The first Kumbh mela after Independence also saw its deadliest stampede on the day of Mauni Amavasya. And the station ...

Well, let’s talk about them, who they are, and their role in this Kumbh Mela. The history of Naga Sadhus is very old; evidence of legacy may be discovered in Mohenjo-daro coins and pictures ...

Reaching the Sangam waters was a challenge in itself—everyone was jostling for space, making it difficult to even catch a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day ...

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 frequently receive much attention.