To most, they may not exactly exude charm, but they spend hours on their ‘17 shringar’—unlike the 16 traditional adornments (16 shringar) performed by married women in Hindu culture ...

Naga sadhus prepare for Amrit Snan by performing a unique 17 shringar, involving cleansing and smearing ash, before bathing in the Ganga. Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga sadhus ...