With the Maha Kumbh underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the initiation process for over hundred women to become ‘Naga Sanyasini’ of Juna Akhada began on Sunday. The registration process for the ...
The Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj saw the initiation of over 100 women into the Juna Akhada as 'Naga Sanyasini'. They underwent traditional rituals, received new names, and were given sacred items.
This group eventually took the form of Naga Sadhus. Becoming a Naga Sadhu is a challenging spiritual journey in itself. Unlike other sadhus, Naga Sadhus practices Hatha Yoga. An example of their ...