PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and armed Hindu holy men. The Naga Sadhus are the highlight ...

Around 12,000 Naga sadhus will be ordained by select ancient Hindu akhadas during the Mahakumbh-2025. Hundreds of sadhus attending the ordination ceremony of the Juna Akhada in the freezing cold ...

5 fascinating facts about Naga Sadhus The holy bath is said to have been first taken by those considered disciples of Lord Shiva, known as Naga Sadhus.

Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious cultural festival, is held every 12 years at one of four locations in India: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. It is the largest peaceful gathering ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025 began on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, attracting millions of devotees from across the world. A significant event occurred on January 14, Makar Sankranti, as ...

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 ...

Draped in ash from head to toe, adorned with intricately braided locks, kohl-lined eyes, and carrying tridents, damrus, and kamandals, Naga Sadhus mesmerized devotees as they took the first Amrit Snan ...

LUCKNOW: The early morning processions of saints and seers, smeared in ashes, made their way to the ghats for the Amrit Snan of Makar Sankranti, reflecting the different hues of the world of Sanatan.

At the crowded ghats of Prayagraj, where smoke rises from sacred fires and chants echo through the air, one object quietly ...

Producer-turned-director Abhishek Nama unveiled glimpse of his upcoming film 'Nagabhandam' yesterday and says, "Probably for the first time on big screen, we are exploring revered Naga Sadhus and will ...