Marking the third ‘Amrit Snan’ of the Mela, at the break of dawn several ... government's submission that plea is already filed in Allahabad high court. The top court, terming the incident ...

Each of these sites hosts the Kumbh Mela in a 12-year cycle ... process is rigorous and can take years for one to become a Naga sadhu. After renouncing worldly pursuits, the aspirant is required ...

Annual visits to his nanihaal (maternal home) in Allahabad (now Prayagraj ... unkempt beards as part of ascetic appearance. Of his Sadhu series, says Viveek, it became a popular travel show ...

For Sukla Debnath and Rakesh Kumar Roy, the Kumbh Mela’s Mauni Amavasya wasn’t a spiritual cleansing ... When Debnath awoke from unconsciousness, it was near a Naga Sadhus’ camp. They told her she was ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela not only showcases the spiritual depth ... their lives are fraught with challenges and sacrifices. To become a Naga Sadhu, women must undergo a demanding initiation process.

Highlights | Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj continues to welcome millions of devotees at Triveni Sangam, CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak, other cabinet ...

PREMIUM Prayagraj: Newly-initiated Naga Sadhus of Shri Panchayati Akhara ... Kama MacLean wrote in “Pilgrimage and Power: The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad”, “sadhus enjoyed their reputation ...

Devotees take part in a holy bath as part of the grand Kumbh, which happens once every 12 years.Credit: Getty Images A river of saffron is surging towards the city of Allahabad (now called Prayagraj).

When Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang visited India during the reign of emperor Harshavardhan in AD 644, he chronicled the Allahabad ... mela With over 100 women receiving ‘diksha' of Mahila Naga ...

Meet the Naga Sadhu Bridging Cultures with 7 Languages – Maha Kumbh 2025 Posted: 18 January 2025 | Last updated: 18 January 2025 At Maha Kumbh 2025, meet Digambar Shivanand Giri Ji, a remarkable ...