Out of the 13 Akharas, seven are Shaiv Akharas, and initiation ('deeksha') as Naga Sadhu is given in six of them. He said that Naga Sadhus are made in Niranjani, Anand, Mahanirvani, Atal, Juna and ...

Akharas are responsible for maintaining social order and imbibing ethical values in the society, being a symbol of unity among university. The sect, including the Naga sadhus, is known as the ...

Varanasi: The grand procession of naga sadhus associated with seven Shaiva Akharas will be taken out on Mahashivratri on Feb 26. The Juna Akhara on Wednesday disclosed its plans to the district ...

These are studied portraits done after getting rare access and even staying inside their akharas. “Naga Sadhus are, without a doubt, the true denizens of the Kumbh and express the festival’s ...

Varanasi: Visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham for the first time after its rejuvenation in 2021, Naga Sadhus associated with Shiva Akharas will enter through gate 4 to make their post-Kumbh offerings ...

The arrival of the revered akhadas at Kashi Vishwanath Temple was marked by a grand welcome, as Naga Sadhus and their followers were showered with flowers. The procession of the akharas has ...

I missed seeing the famous Naga Sadhus at the Mahakumbh, which was disappointing as I had so many questions I would have liked to ask. But I caught up with them indirectly and unexpectedly late ...

nearly 50% of the Naga ascetics returned to their respective ashrams and Akharas across the country to celebrate Mahashivratri. A grand Sangat (gathering) and feast for Naga ascetics and seers ...

For Naga Sadhus, Atta or wheat flour, is a staple food. Naga Sadhus call it "Bhasmi'', referring to ash, which represents their purity and the impermanence of life. They frequently prepare rotis ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: The Mahakumbh 2025 has witnessed the arrival of the Naga Sadhus, marking a significant moment as they prepare for their first 'Shahi Snan' on January 14, which will formally ...

Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the Manikarnika Ghat here on Tuesday. Gulshan Kapoor, the organiser of the 'Chita ...