Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the ...

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. The photo of a Naga Sadhu — a Hindu ascetic — at the confluence ...

This is the incredible story of a young Naga Sadhu who realized his spiritual calling at just 10 years old. Leaving behind ...

Along with their spiritual activities, Naga Sadhus were also trained in martial arts and weaponry. They used swords, tridents, maces, and bows to defend Hindu temples and sacred sites from foreign ...

Female Naga Sadhus, also known as Mahila Naga Sadhus, are Hindu ascetics who have given up worldly possessions and interpersonal ties in their pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.(PTI) Hinduism ...

Naga Sadhus in procession before the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh-2025 on occasion of Makar Sankranti on Jan 14. (Deepak Gupta/HT) In addition to 16 shringar done by a married woman in Hindu ...

The Triveni Sangam is a major destination for Hindu pilgrimages and more so ... formerly known as Allahabad. Sadhus arrive every day from various parts of India and set up makeshift tents on ...

Hindu holy men or a Naga Sadhus of Maharirwani Akhara prepare for a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on one of the most auspicious day Makar ...

performed by married women in Hindu culture, Naga Sadhus perform a distinctive 21-step ritual. This includes the application of ash (bhasma), sandalwood paste (chandan), and the wearing of ...

Often referred to as ‘Mata,’ they command respect and admiration within Hindu communities. The Naga Sadhus are not just religious figures but custodians of ancient practices. They have played ...

Naga Sadhus or Hindu holy men from Niranjani Akhara and devotees cross a pontoon bridge spanning the river Ganga as they take part in a religious procession during ’Peshwai’ or the arrival of ...