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 ...
She flows quietly, but the banks are bustling with excitement. Here, water from the river is packed in customised bottles, ...
Naga Sadhus, ancient Indian ascetics, practice strict renunciation and lead austere lives focused on spirituality, celibacy, ...
Discover the enigmatic world of Naga Sadhvis at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Explore 5 lesser-known facts about India’s most ...
In India, which is entrenched in patriarchy, even Kumbh Mela, which many see as a great leveller, is a manifestation of male ...
IMAGE: Wishky Sharma, a member of the Kinnar Akhara congregation for transgender people, looks on outside her tent during the ...
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees seeking blessings and spiritual enlightenment ...
Like the male Naga Sadhus, these Naga Sadhvis’ lives are devoted to meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices.
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 ...