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 ...
Who Are Naga Sadhus & Sadhvis? All You Need To Know About These Mystical Beings
The Mahila Naga Sadhvis, or female ascetics, live austere lives devoted to meditation, yoga, and chanting. Wearing unstitched saffron fabric called 'Ganti,' they are known for their tilak-marked ...
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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 ...
Varanasi transforms into 'Mini Maha Kumbh' as thousands of Naga Sadhus arrive ahead of Maha Shivratri
The ancient city of Varanasi is witnessing a spiritual awakening as it prepares to host a wave of Naga Sadhus and saints ahead of Maha Shivratri.
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Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The photo of a Naga Sadhu — a Hindu ascetic — at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers in the northern city of Prayagraj, is emblematic of the ongoing Maha Kumbh ...