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Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Kumbh Mela reveals a side of Hinduism that is often not talked about. There are no ...

Watching television on Wednesday morning you would have thought that nothing had happened just six hours earlier.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, to be held at the famous Sangam in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025, is expected to be an amazing fusion of technology and tradition.

These vehicles first caught attention during the ceremonial grand procession, known as peshwai, which marks the arrival of the akharas at the Maha Kumbh. The procession includes cars, chariots ...

These vehicles first caught attention during the ‘peshwai,’ the grand procession that marks the akharas’ arrival. This ceremonial parade featured chariots, elephants, horses, and martial arts ...

The vehicles first caught attention during the ‘peshwai’ – the grand procession that marks the arrival of the akharas at the Maha Kumbh. This ceremonial spectacle features cars, chariots, elephants, ...

Reuters A woman watches from her balcony as Sadhus or Hindu holy men from Panchayati Bada Udasin Akhara take part in a religious procession during "Peshwai" or the arrival of the members of an akhara ...

Their processions, known as Peshwai, are a highlight of the event, symbolising their spiritual strength and discipline. Their entry in the holy city of Prayagraj marks the beginning of the Kumbh Mela.

The akharas of Kumbh and the lives of Naga Sadhus, Aghoris, and Kalpvasis who live there so far remained a mystery to the common masses, who are apprehensive of venturing into these oft-restricted ...

He further emphasized that replacing terms like ‘Shahi Snan’ and ‘Peshwai’ with ‘Amrit Snan’ and ‘Chhawni Pravesh’ is a powerful step toward strengthening Sanatan values.

This year, the Mela has done away with Mughal-era terminology like ‘Shahi Snan’ and ‘Peshwai’, replacing them with Sanatani names such as ‘Amrit Snan’ and ‘Chhavni Pravesh’. “It’s for the first time ...