When this new birth happens, only upon death does the true new life begin. In the tradition of sanyas, before attaining the new birth, one performs their own Pind Daan for the past birth, after which ...

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 ...

Pictures of Naga Sadhus never fail to captivate the imagination of the Indian masses, especially as the Kumbh Mela takes centre stage. This year is no exception. Delving into the enigmatic world of ...

Maha Kumbh 2025 | Here's how Naga Sadhus defended the timeless tradition Members of various akharas or monastic orders, Naga Sadhus have dedicated their lives to spiritual enlightenment.

Women Naga Sadhus, with ash-smeared bodies, dreadlocked hair and saffron drape, are making their presence felt at Maha Kumbh. Listen to Story Women Naga Sadhus are making their presence felt at Maha ...

During the Maha Kumbh 2025, around 12,000 ascetics will become Naga sanyasis in various akharas after a rigorous 12-year monitoring process. A significant number of new Naga sanyasis will emerge ...

Amid the sea of devotees, one enigmatic group continues to captivate the imagination of pilgrims and visitors alike: the Naga Sadhvis. These female ascetics, shrouded in mystery and revered for ...

Among the worshippers were women Naga Sadhus or Naga Sadhvis, who have not only made their presence felt at the Kumbh Mela but have also piqued people’s interest in their life. Naga Sadhus, who 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 ...

The Mahakumbh Naga Sadhu or Naga Baba, as they are also called, make themselves visible, to us lesser mortals, only during Mahakumbh Mela festival or Ardh Kumbh Mela festival. They are easily the most ...