Mahant Ravindra Puri of Niranjani Akhara told PTI that in the first phase, 300-400 people are being initiated as Naga ...

The initiation of thousands of Naga Sadhus is underway at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Applicants are being processed across several Akharas, with rigorous eligibility checks and traditional rituals ...

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a recruitment process commenced for initiation into Naga Sanyas. Thousands of aspiring sanyasis are ...

Newly initiated Naga Sadhus of 'Juna Akhara' perform rituals at Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela, a religious gathering that ...

The Mahabharata and other texts talk of the holy bathing at Prayaga, the place of the present kumbh. There are stories about some drops of nectar falling in four rivers. One is about Garuda, the ...

UNESCO has recognised Maha Kumbh as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is not just a celestial phenomenon but also a ...

Discover the unique process of selecting Naga Sadhus at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the initiation rituals, registration ...

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is taking place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. From shahi snan dates to history and significance, here's all you need to know.

The initiation ceremony for 8,000 sages into the esteemed order of Naga Sadhus commenced Saturday at Triveni Ghat in Prayagraj, the site of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. As part of this sacred ritual, ...

More than 2.5 million pilgrims visit Mahakumbh on Saturday till 4 pm, official data from the UP government showed.

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