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 ...

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 Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela surpassed the symbolic figure of 300 million holy baths since its beginning on Jan. 13 in northern India, according to data from the organizers, as the investigation ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

It has also been said that emperor Akbar had also taken part in the Kumbh Mela festivities to display the spirit of religious inclusion. Akbar's alliance with the Naga Sadhus, the ascetic warriors ...

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.

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – As the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the grand spiritual gathering ... the practices of the Naga sadhus stand out, particularly their unique Hatha yoga rituals.

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 ...