The Kumbh Mela is what it is because of the devotion of millions who make it an experience like no other. It is experiencing ...

While the British colonial rule had banned nudity, it was not easy to enforce it within the arena of a religious festival like the Kumbh ...

She flows quietly, but the banks are bustling with excitement. Here, water from the river is packed in customised bottles, ...

The Naga Sadhus are India’s mysterious warrior-ascetics, central to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Who are they, where do they come ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest religious gathering, commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, attracti ...

Discover the unique process of selecting Naga Sadhus at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the initiation rituals, registration ...

Where do Naga Sadhus go after the Mahakumbh Mela? Do they engage in rigorous penance, journey to the Himalayas, or reside at ...

Building upon my previous write-up, “Miracles of Kumbh,” it is worth recalling that the Maha Kumbh occurs after 12 Purna Kumbhs, i.e., once every 144 years. In 2025, this significant event will unfold ...

At a confluence of holy rivers, Hindus believe that bathing during the Kumbh Mela washes away sins and breaks the cycle of ...

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a recruitment process commenced for initiation into Naga Sanyas. Thousands of aspiring sanyasis are ...

With only one week left for the Maha Kumbh Mela, thousands of devotees along with sadhus and saints from across India and the world have started arriving ...

Millions of devotees are expected to attend this festival at the sacred ... Known as "Naga Sadhvis," female Naga Sadhus are an uncommon but important sight at the Kumbh Mela.