To become a Naga Sadhu, women must undergo a demanding initiation process. This includes observing strict celibacy for 10 to 15 years, convincing their guru of their devotion, and proving their ...

MTech Baba retired from his corporate life in 2010 in search of a more meaningful existence and became a Naga Sadu in 2019 The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest Hindu spiritual gatherings, is ...

Where do Naga Sadhus go after the Mahakumbh Mela? Do they engage in rigorous penance, journey to the Himalayas, or reside at ...

Producer-turned-director Abhishek Nama is making a magnum opus about the enigmatic world of Naga Sadhus. His film Nagabandham, he says, is “probably the first time that the uniqueness of the ...

From bare-bodied sadhus to those who embrace complete nakedness ... It is believed that Naga ascetics defeated Aurangzeb's army in Haridwar in 1666, repelled Ahmad Shah Abdali in Mathura in ...

PREMIUM Prayagraj: Newly-initiated Naga Sadhus of Shri Panchayati Akhara Niranjani perform rituals during Mahakumbh, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Sudnay, Jan. 19, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_19_2025 ...

According to a local daily, “combo packages of R3,500” have been organised under the aegis of the UP state tourism department “to see Naga-Aghori sadhus”. Powell is also an example of the ...

The mystery of Naga Sadhus The Naga Sadhus are ardent devotees of Lord Shiva. Their origins trace back to Nagaland, home to the Nanga Parvat. Known for their distinctive appearance—ash-smeared ...

Female Naga Sadhus: A Life of Rigorous Dedication Female Naga Sadhus, who dedicate their lives entirely to God, embody the ultimate form of renunciation. Their initiation process is arduous ...

Naga sadhus, mounted on horses with tridents and swords, take the first holy dip at Triveni Sangam during 'Brahma Muhurta,' marking the start of Amrit Snan. Mahakumbh Nagar additional district ...

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), January 20: While millions gather at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj for the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, a unique figure among the Naga sadhus has become the talk ...