Naga Sadhus are ancient ascetics who have existed in Indian culture for thousands of years. History indicates their relation with Lord Shiva, as well as their ascetic practices through the collection ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims took dips in freezing water at the confluence of sacred rivers in northern India on Tuesday, in the first of a ...

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Combining culture mystery adventure and ancient wisdom Spirit of The Earth delivers in a big way Join explorer and filmmaker Ben Holt as navigates the vast corners of North East India in search of ...

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 ...

India’s constitution came into effect on Jan 26, 1950, completing the nation’s transition toward becoming an independent, democratic republic. But a self-appointed constituent assembly of 30 Hindu ...

Jaipur: In a spirited gathering in Jaipur, over 300 monks from across the nation vowed to hoof it to Delhi in March 2026, demanding the cow be crowned.