Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern city of Prayagraj since mid-January is staggering. Surpassing previous numbers, the ...

The BGS Sabha Bhawan at Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasansthan Mutt resonated with the spirit of knowledge and innovation during ...

Pavitra Nandagiri is a Mahamandaleshwar—one of the highest-ranking monks of the Transgender Arena at the massive religious ...

At the Maha Kumbh, Naga Sadhus vowed to protect the environment by safeguarding rivers and planting trees. The event, organized by Shipra Pathak, stressed the importance of cleanliness for future ...

According to reports, Naga Sadhus saw a ceremonial farewell after the conclusion of the last Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami. They are set to leave Maha Kumbh and travel to Kashi. The grand ...

sharing both food and laughter. "We eat not just for sustenance butasa ritual of togetherness before we disperse,” says Swami Anant Giri, a sadhu from Juna Akhada. "This is our way of expressing ...

Mahakumbh 2025: Naga Sadhus are considered the main attraction of the Mahakumbh Mela as they are rarely seen outside this grand event. They live in a mysterious world, making it difficult to spot them ...

However, this Maha Kumbh marked a shift in rigid social hierarchies. For the first time in recorded history, over 20% of newly initiated Naga sadhus came from Dalit and tribal communities. Of the ...

The Naga Sadhus are the highlight of the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering now underway in northern India. Worshipers jump over the barriers, running past police and ...