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 in Prayagraj sees over 100 women initiated as Naga Sanyasini, marking a significant spiritual journey.

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.

With the Maha Kumbh underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the process of initiating thousands of those who had applied to become Naga Sadhus in Akharas has also begun after their applications were ...

Once a Naga, a sadhu will not bow to anyone except a saint. The highest number of Naga sadhus are in the Juna akhara and it ...

As Naga Sadhus captivate the masses at the Maha Kumbh, Deepak Kumar Sen’s book unveils their origins, their significance, and ...

Rituals involve three days of spiritual austerities for aspirant sadhus ahead of the ordination ceremony; Juna, Niranjani and ...

The Mahila Naga Sadhvis, or female ascetics, live austere lives devoted to meditation, yoga, and chanting. Wearing unstitched ...

Just like their male counterparts, female Naga Sadhvis live a life of austerity, often dwelling in ashrams or caves, and ...

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya celebrated their first Pongal after wedding. Sobhita shared snippets from their intimate ...

During the Amrit Snan, the akhadas hold the privilege of taking the first holy dip, and their bathing sequence is determined ...

PRAYAGRAJ: The day of the first Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh, 2025, was, like always, primarily the day of the akhadas. Shahi ...