In the Maha Kumbh, Naga Sadhus take the royal dip first, followed by permission for the general public to bathe. Know how ...

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Ash-smeared sadhus (holy people) gather for the festival.Credit: Only now can I discern the individual droplets making up ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela this year has occurred after 144 years due to a rare celestial alignment. And it is believed that taking ...

Astrology significantly influences the spiritual impact of bathing rituals at Kumbh Mela, with specific celestial alignments ...

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 ...

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

Prayagraj continues to welcome millions of devotees at Triveni Sangam, over 9 crore pilgrims have already taken a holy dip. A ...

Meet 'Ambassador Baba' and his iconic vintage car that's stealing the show. Get the inside scoop on this unforgettable ...

Life in the 'akhadas' for these seers involves a bevy of customs -- worship of their gurus, performing rituals such as 'yagya ...

BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Freezing waters notwithstanding, nearly 15 million devotees and visitors took a dip in the revered rivers ...

A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and fire fighting opera ...