Satish Singh Manhas Naga Sadhus are an enigmatic sect of ascetics within the Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions. They are ...

At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, young sanyasis are registering to become Naga sadhus across several akharas. After thorough ...

A woman’s post about seeing Naga sadhus at Mahakumbh and trying to follow them to the Sangam has gone viral, prompting people to share varied comments.

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

Maha Kumbh is the biggest and grandest religious fair in India, in which millions of devotees participate. But have you ever wondered why the royal procession of Naga sadhus has such a special ...

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

Naked Hindu ascetics and pilgrims are taking holy dips in sacred rivers in the first major bathing day of the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth.

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The Maha Kumbh Mela not only showcases the spiritual depth of Sanatan Dharma but also highlights the enigmatic lives of its sadhus and saints. Among them, the Naga Sadhus are a prominent attraction, ...

In India, which is entrenched in patriarchy, even Kumbh Mela, which many see as a great leveller, is a manifestation of male ...

With the Maha Kumbh underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the process of initiating thousands of those who had applied to become Naga Sadhus in Akharas has also begun after their applications were ...

Mostly naked and smeared in ash, Naga sadhus are ancient ascetics who have been a part of Indian culture for thousands of years. Their way of life involves extreme renunciation, including ...