A photographic exploration of Naga sadhus at the Kumbh Mela reveals their spiritual practices, symbolism, and lifestyle. The images, captured over two Kumbh Melas, showcase the sadhus' use of bhasma, ...
In the sprawling width of Indian culture, Naga Sadhus stand as a fascinating enigma. Cloaked in ash, adorned with rudraksha beads, and wielding tridents, the history of these warrior monks has always ...
Naga Sadhus at the Maha Kumbh are collaborating with Dr ... Thus, I spoke to some of the Naga Sadhus who are still there in the mela area and explained why we wanted their help and the impact ...
They call it 'amal' and not chillam. It is not a kind of addiction," he said. Recently, several Naga Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela said they would give up smoking weed following a call by yoga guru Baba ...
New Delhi: Letters from the Hindi alphabet in bold black Devanagiri script jumped out of a Naga sadhu’s ash-smeared back. The sea of devotees stopped to stare at his back as he walked toward the bank ...
Eyelets Foundation, led by Nishant Kumar, is offering free diabetes and eye screenings, along with prescription glasses, at the Maha Kumbh. Leveraging the visibility of Naga Sadhus, the campaign ...
A large group of ascetics (Naga Sadhus) who have renounced the materialistic world and practise celibacy to ... widely known as the Water Woman and founder of Panchtatva Foundation, at the Maha Kumbh.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, known for its grand spiritual gatherings, often draws attention to the Naga Sadhus—ascetic saints who renounce worldly life in pursuit of spirituality. During this year’s event, a ...
During the program, which took place in Sector 20 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Naga Sadhus took a pledge that they would plant a tree every year and protect it. During the program, Amriteshwar ...
“At the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Naga Sadhus are the most striking figures, seen only once every 12 years. More than any celebrity endorsement, their presence turned this campaign into something ...