The Shahi Snan is a major attraction, featuring the participation of Naga Sadhus, followed by Naga Sadhvis (female ascetics). However, what happens when women ascetics have their menstrual cycles ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela not only showcases the spiritual depth of Sanatan Dharma but also highlights the enigmatic lives of its sadhus and saints. Among them, the Naga Sadhus are a prominent ...

National Diving into the Maha Kumbh: Naga Sadhus, Kinnar Akhada and More In India, which is entrenched in patriarchy, even Kumbh Mela, which many see as a great leveller, is a manifestation of ...

MTech Baba's journey toward spirituality took a significant step in 2019 when he became a Naga Sadhu. Initially, he reached out to several Akharas, expressing his desire to join their ranks ...

Mahakumbh Nagar (UP), Jan 19 (PTI) With the Maha Kumbh underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the process of initiating thousands of those who had applied to become Naga Sadhus in Akharas has also ...

The historic Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is witnessing the initiation of thousands aspiring to join the ancient order of Naga Sadhus. The fervent interest has led to comprehensive ...

At the Maha Kumbh Mela ... into Naga Sanyas. Thousands of aspiring sanyasis are selected through secret interviews, undergoing rigorous screening to meet the strict criteria of the akharas. The ...

With the Maha Kumbh underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the process of initiating thousands of those who had applied to become Naga Sadhus in Akharas has also begun after their applications ...

At the Maha Kumbh, a sacred ritual unlike any other takes place — the initiation of Naga sadhus. Each year, thousands of young sanyasis step forward, ready to take the solemn vow of becoming ...

The Mahant of another Akhara explained that not every candidate will be made a Naga Sadhu, as many were found ineligible during the investigation. PTI Last Updated : 19 January 2025, 15:14 IST ...