AP PHOTOS: Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Who are Naga Sadhus and their significance in Hindu spirituality?
Their major work was to protect Sanatan Dharma, which are eternal principles of Hinduism, and to protect temples associated with Lord Shiva. Along with their spiritual activities, Naga Sadhus were ...
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Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Naga Sadhus or Naked Hindu holy men take dips at Sangam, the confluence of three sacred rivers the Yamuna ...