In a first, 20% of new Naga sadhus are Dalits & tribals
The Naga sadhus are emblematic of Maha Kumbh - matted dreadlocks, bodies smeared in ash, and clutching tridents, swords, and ...
Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and ...
AP PHOTOS: Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the ...
Naga sadhus lead 2.5 crore in Maha Kumbh's 3rd amrit snan
Naga Sadhus, smeared in ash and showcasing their traditional combat techniques with tridents and swords, led the third amrit ...
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Naga Sadhus Take Third Holy Dip at Mahakumbh, Praise UP Government's Arrangements
Naga Sadhus gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the third Amrit Snan during the Mahakumbh festival, coinciding ...
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Naga Sadhus steal spotlight at Triveni Sangam
The Naga Sadhus emerged as the center of attraction during the final Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025, mesmerizing thousands of devotees with their ancient traditions, martial arts, and spiritual fervor.
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Mystique of Naga Sadhus: A Glimpse into the Amrit Snan at Maha Kumbh
The Maha Kumbh's Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami highlighted the captivating presence of Naga sadhus. Known for their renunciation and traditional rituals, these ascetics amazed onlookers with their ...
The sound of silence in Viveek Sharma’s paintings of Sadhus of the Kumbh Mela
Artist Viveek Sharma's exhibition, Silence Please, showcases large portraits of Kumbh sadhus in Pointillist technique at ...
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3rd Amrit Snan: Naga Sadhus of Juna Akhada take dip on Basant Panchmi
It is believed that goddess Saraswati was born on Basant Panchami, and taking a dip in the Ganga on this auspicious day holds great significance. The Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, also known as ...
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Mahakumbh 2025: Shree Arun Giri Maharaj Highlights Environmental Importance and Naga Sadhus’ Spirituality
In a special discourse during Mahakumbh 2025, Shree Arun Giri Ji Maharaj emphasized the significance of environmental conservation, shedding light on how maintaining natural balance is a collective ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. The photo of a Naga Sadhu — a Hindu ascetic — at the confluence ...