The first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 showcased Naga sadhus’ captivating display of spiritual fervor and martial art mesmerizing pilgrims at the Sangam bank on Tuesday. Leading most of the akharas ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and armed Hindu holy men. The Naga Sadhus are the highlight ...

Around 12,000 Naga sadhus will be ordained by select ancient Hindu akhadas during the Mahakumbh-2025. Just seven akhadas out of the total 13 recognised Hindu monastic orders have Naga sadhus in them.

PRAYAGRAJ, India – At the world's largest pilgrimage in Prayagraj in northern India, tens of millions of Hindu faithful travel to the sacred sangam — the confluence of three holy rivers — to take a ...

Mahakumbh 2025: The first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh is being held today, where Naga Sadhus are given the privilege of bathing first. Let's explore the reason behind this tradition. Mahakumbh 2025 ...

For the hundreds who have not been able to reach the bathing sites, 13 huge LED screens, both mobile and stationary, were playing the recording of the bathing sessions. An army of mediapersons is ...

A video showing a large number of naga sadhus descending on the streets and chanting ‘Har Har Mahadeva’ is being shared with the claim that naga sadhus took out a rally in support of Citizenship ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (Reuters) - Ash-smeared and dreadlocked Naga sadhus or Hindu ascetics, naked except for rosary beads and garlands and smoking wooden pipes, are a huge draw at the world's largest ...