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.

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 ...

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

The origins of the Naga Sadhus trace back to ancient India when they were established as warrior-ascetics to protect the Sanatan Dharma. Naga Sadhus possessed talwars, trishuls, gadaas ...

Millions of devotees have gathered at Triveni Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to take a holy dip on the first day of Maha Kumbh 2025. Among a sea of worshippers are the Naga Sadhus, who had the first ...

For the Naga sadhus, the Kumbh Mela is a rare occasion to emerge from their hermitages, connect with the masses, and reaffirm their spiritual mission.

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, ...

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 ...