AP PHOTOS: Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and ...
Flow of faith at Mahakumbh: Millions take holy dip on Basant Panchami amid tight security
Total number of bathers since the start of the Mahakumbh on January 13 reaches 35 crore; with 23 days more to go for the mega fair, total count expected to exceed 40 cr: Govt ...
Naga sadhus lead 2.5 crore in Maha Kumbh's 3rd amrit snan
PRAYAGRAJ: Naga Sadhus, smeared in ash and showcasing their traditional combat techniques with tridents and swords, led the ...
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Naga Sadhus steal spotlight at Triveni Sangam
The Naga Sadhus emerged as the center of attraction during the final Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025, mesmerizing thousands of devotees with their ancient traditions, martial arts, and spiritual fervor.
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons. Hindus believe that a few drops fell in the cities ...
Maha Kumbh: Deep dive into a sacred realm
LUCKNOW: The ongoing Maha Kumbh will have the world’s largest human gathering, surpassing even the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics in attendance. While FIFA’s ev ...