Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga sadhus look different. To most, they may not exactly exude charm, but they spend hours on their ‘17 shringar’—unlike the 16 traditional ...

their body language, their movements and their rhythms In the bustling, colour-soaked chaos of Kumbh Mela, few figures capture the imagination as profoundly as the Naga Sadhus. Draped in bhasma ...

The session was moderated by photojournalist Bandeep Singh, who has covered Kumbh melas for over 7 years, capturing the unique practices and distinct body language of the Naga Sadhus. Speaking on ...

Varanasi: Visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham for the first time after its rejuvenation in 2021, Naga Sadhus associated with Shiva Akharas will enter through gate 4 to make their post-Kumbh offerings ...

a huge bun of dread-locked hair with ash smeared on his face - just like the 'naga sadhus' do. The tilak on the character's forehead extends into a trail of blood ending at a man's body ...