The Naga sadhus are revered in my village. The people will store the sand in their houses as blessing of the sadhus.” The devotees were also seen collecting the marigold garlands from the ground ...

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 ...

and Ganga rivers to get blessings and take a holy bath. Hinduism places great importance on Naga Sadhus, who are frequently ...

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 ...

Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...

The Naga sadhus (unclothed Hindu ascetics) first caught photographer Bandeep Singh’s attention in 2013. Six years later, he found himself photographing them in a deliberate attempt to capture ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. A Naga Sadhu or Hindu holy man waits for devotees inside his camp during "Kumbh Mela" or ...

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 ...

The Naga Sadhus are the highlight of the Maha Kumbh ... running past police and paramilitary personnel, to seek the blessings of the holy men. On the festival's most auspicious days, these ...