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

Pictures depicting the austerity and grandeur of the Naga Sadhu present at Maha Kumbh, which were further enhancing the greatness of this holy event. Religious rituals and programs in the camps ...

Naga Sadhus or Naked Hindu holy men gather for taking dips at Sangam, the confluence of three sacred rivers the Yamuna, the ...

Naked Hindu holy men known as "Naga Sadhus" take a holy dip in the Sangam on new moon day during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Jan. 29, 2025.

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Mahakumbh 2025: Check photos of Naga Sadhus and seers' grand procession Makar Sankranti 2025 marked the first Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh on January 14. Other key snan dates at Mahakumbh 2025 includes ...

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. Bracing cold and dense fog, devotees are ...

Naga sadhus prepare for Amrit Snan by performing a unique 17 shringar, involving cleansing and smearing ash, before bathing in the Ganga. Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga sadhus ...

This group eventually took the form of Naga Sadhus. Becoming a Naga Sadhu is a challenging spiritual journey in itself. Unlike other sadhus, Naga Sadhus practices Hatha Yoga. An example of their ...

All the Akharas have been given 40-40 minutes for Sangam baths. In this Amrit Snan, Naga Sadhus will bathe first and then their devotees. By now you must have known and heard a lot about Naga ...

At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, young sanyasis are registering to become Naga sadhus across several akharas. After thorough screening, selected candidates undergo rituals such as tonsuring and ...

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