Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhara Parishad said after the Kumbh Mela, Naga sadhus return to the Himalayas, forests, caves, and other peaceful places to continue their spiritual practices.

This is the incredible story of a young Naga Sadhu who realized his spiritual calling at just 10 years old. Leaving behind ...

Today's scenes from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj... IMAGE: A Naga sadhu blesses a devotee during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters IMAGE: Amit Kumar ...

It has also been said that emperor Akbar had also taken part in the Kumbh Mela festivities to display the spirit of religious inclusion. Akbar's alliance with the Naga Sadhus, the ascetic warriors ...

National Diving into the Maha Kumbh: Naga Sadhus, Kinnar Akhada and More In India, which is entrenched in patriarchy, even Kumbh Mela, which many see as a great leveller, is a manifestation of ...

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at the ...

Prayagraj: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began its most sacred ritual on Makar Sankranti, with Naga sadhus heading towards the Sangam for the first Amrit Snan. They will soon take a holy dip at the ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela serves as a grand stage for Naga Sadhvis to display their devotion and spiritual power. Their participation in processions and rituals like the Shahi Snan is not just a visual ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela not only showcases the spiritual depth of Sanatan Dharma but also highlights the enigmatic lives of its sadhus and saints. Among them, the Naga Sadhus are a prominent ...

The Amrit Snan is considered the main attraction of the Maha Kumbh Mela, where Naga Sadhus are given the first opportunity to bath. Let's explore the reasons behind this tradition. The ...

The process of initiating new Naga Sadhus has commenced at the Akharas ... For the Akharas, the Kumbh Mela is not only an occasion for the holy Amrit Snan but also a crucial opportunity for ...