Women Naga Sadhus, with ash-smeared bodies, dreadlocked hair and saffron drape, are making their presence felt at Maha Kumbh.

Becoming a Naga Sadhu is not a casual decision at all, but rather a hard, challenging journey that makes people give away ...

As Naga Sadhus captivate the masses at the Maha Kumbh, Deepak Kumar Sen’s book unveils their origins, their significance, and ...

The Mahila Naga Sadhvis, or female ascetics, live austere lives devoted to meditation, yoga, and chanting. Wearing unstitched ...

IMAGE: Wishky Sharma, a member of the Kinnar Akhara congregation for transgender people, looks on outside her tent during the ...

Millions of devotees have gathered at Triveni Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to take a holy dip on the first day of Maha ...

The Kumbh Mela sees the Naga Sadhus gathering in large numbers, capturing the fascination of visitors. However, after the ...

Rituals involve three days of spiritual austerities for aspirant sadhus ahead of the ordination ceremony; Juna, Niranjani and ...

The Naga Sadhus are members of various akharas. At the Kumbh, they inevitably become the centre of attention with their ...

Discover the enigmatic world of Naga Sadhvis at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Explore 5 lesser-known facts about India’s most ...

She flows quietly, but the banks are bustling with excitement. Here, water from the river is packed in customised bottles, ...

LUCKNOW: The early morning processions of saints and seers, smeared in ashes, made their way to the ghats for the Amrit Snan ...