The purpose of the Naga Sadhus is two-fold. One is their spiritual growth. The other is to be in a state of constant ...

Amazing atmosphere! Lucky lady!” Mostly naked and smeared in ash, Naga sadhus are ancient ascetics who have been a part of Indian culture for thousands of years. Their way of life involves ...

During the meeting, officials decided that Naga Sadhus and other seers will perform ... the court commission and Archaeological Survey of India surveys of the Gyanvapi mosque, ordered by the ...

As ace photographer Bandeep Singh trains his lens on the life of Naga Sadhus, he observes them from every angle—not just their physical presence, but their psyche, their distinct personalities ...

Prayagraj: The ash-smeared Naga Sadhus are revered as the torch bearers of Sanatan Dharma and share a vision for spiritual enlightenment. These ascetics are now helping devotees in safeguarding ...

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, ...

Lucknow, March 25: A Canadian woman was allegedly raped by a Naga sadhu after she landed in his Varanasi ashram in search of “intriguing, mystical India”. Police detained the sad-hu today. He was ...

Naga Sadhus celebrate ‘bhasma’ Holi in Varanasi Also known as ‘Masan (cremation ground) ki Holi’, in this age-old unique tradition in Varanasi, the celebrations took place on the iconic ...

With the Naga Sadhus leading the vibrant Rangotsav ... as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India. Neha Mewari is a dedicated sub-editor with over a year of experience ...

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 ...

An office-bearer of the Samiti, Pawan Chaudhary said hundreds of saints and devotees participated in this year’s procession ...