An old video of the Indian Army encountering a barely-clothed Sadhu in one of the most unexpected locations- allegedly ...

Where do Naga Sadhus go after the Mahakumbh Mela? Do they engage in rigorous penance, journey to the Himalayas, or reside at ...

The Mahakumbh Mela will conclude in the final week of February. Here are the key dates for the special Mahakumbh 'snan' this ...

At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, young sanyasis are registering to become Naga sadhus across several akharas. After thorough ...

Satish Singh Manhas Naga Sadhus are an enigmatic sect of ascetics within the Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions. They are ...

The Kumbh Mela is what it is because of the devotion of millions who make it an experience like no other. It is experiencing ...

Unlike priests in temples or monks residing in monasteries, Naga Sadhus vanish into solitude, returning to the caves, forests, and Himalayan retreats they call home. They are rarely seen in ...

Members of various akharas or monastic orders, Naga Sadhus have dedicated their lives to spiritual enlightenment. Their ...

The sadhus, in turn, engaged with the crowd ... Relegated to the higher Himalayan ranges and immersed in their yogic and spiritual practices, the Nagas descend on the banks of the Sangam only ...