By Sakshi Sah Published Jan 18, 2025 Hindustan Times Trending Photo Credit: ANI 5 fascinating facts about Naga Sadhus Naga Sadhus are regarded as spiritual warriors, committed to safeguarding the ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and armed Hindu holy men. The Naga Sadhus are the highlight ...

One of the most unique attributes that help identify a Naga Sadhu is that they do not wear any clothes and remaining naked is a part of their identity. This nakedness is a symbol of their detachment ...

Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga sadhus look different. To most, they may not exactly exude charm, but they spend hours on their ‘17 shringar’—unlike the 16 traditional adornments (16 ...

The Naga Sadhus are India's most extreme ascetics. These spiritual warriors of India follow Lord Shiva completely. Their life moves between Himalayan caves and Kumbh Mela grounds. This Naga Sadhu ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh started with great pomp in Prayagraj, the first Amrit Snan started on January 14 on the day of Makar Sankranti. According to the reports, today 13 Akharas will participate ...

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at the Triveni ...

Mahakumbh 2025: The first Amrit Snan process is going on in Mahakumbh today. According to the reports, Naga Sadhus are taking Amrit Snan. Let us know when the female Naga Sadhus take a bath, what they ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025 began on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, attracting millions of devotees from across the world. A significant event occurred on January 14, Makar Sankranti, as ...

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Naga Sadhus and seers joining procession while arriving at Sangam for Amrit Snan(Deepak Gupta/ Hindustan Times) Mahakumbh 2025: Ash-smeared Naga Sadhus and seers arrived at ...

At the just-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the Naga Sadhus were at the centre of attention with their distinctive appearance and rituals. Smoking marijuana in a chillum is widespread among the ...