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Seers, Naga Sadhus take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

A Naga sadhu blows a trumpet at Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI)

Published 200 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 329 days ago

Chief priest steps out of Hanuman Garhi, visits Ram temple in ‘Shahi Juloos’

The constitution of Hanuman Garhi was documented in 1925, where the traditions that had been followed since the beginning were formally recognised by the Naga Sadhus (Sourced)

Published 460 days ago

Sadhus of Kashi play Holi with funeral ash

Naga and Aghori sadhus and others take part in Masan Holi celebrations at Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi. (Rajesh Kumar)

Published 511 days ago

Just Like That | A philosopher with a camera

Hinduism is an amazingly picturesque religion in its practice, rituals, and esoteric diversities. A captivating aspect of this vast canvas is the Naga Sadhus. (Bandeep Singh)

Updated 520 days ago

Surge of devotion in Kashi: Holy dip, prayers, Naga sadhus’ procession mark Mahashivratri

A helicopter showers flower petals on devotees on Mahashivratri at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, in Varanasi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated 523 days ago

MAHASHIVRATRI: Officials inspect arrangements, ensure smooth darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Divisional Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma and Commissioner of police Mohit Agarwal, District Magistrate S Rajalingam calling on Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Awadheshanand Giri, the head of Panchnamdas Juna Akhara at Mahamrityunjai Math, Varanasi. (HT PHOTO)

Published 525 days ago

2,000 more Naga sadhus to reach Kashi from Mahakumbh today

Commissioner of police (CP) Mohit Agarwal and district magistrate S Rajalingam inspect the route that Naga sadhus will take to reach Kashi. (HT Photo)

Updated 541 days ago

For Naga sadhus, their weapons are symbols of ‘peace’

Ancient weapons near the Dharam dhwaja at Juna Akhada’s camp in Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Updated 563 days ago

12,000 Naga sadhus to be ordained at Mahakumbh

Hundreds of sadhus attending the ordination ceremony of the Juna Akhada in the freezing cold during Kumbh Mela-2019 (HT File Photo)

Updated 565 days ago

Mahakumbh: The mystic world of Naga sadhus and their 17 ‘shringar’

Naga Sadhus in procession before the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh-2025 on occasion of Makar Sankranti on Jan 14. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated 566 days ago

Mahakumbh: Devotees seek a ‘sand’ ful of blessings from Naga sadhus

The dust that falls from the feet of Naga sadhus on the ground is sacred for us, said a devotee. (HT photo)

Updated 566 days ago

Mahakumbh: Sea of devotees at Sangam, barricades breached amid Akhara procession

Devotees in large numbers could be seen at Sangam ghats for Makar Sankranti bathing on January 14. (HT photo)

Updated 566 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025 facts: Why do Naga Sadhus lead sacred bath in first ‘Amrit Snan’?

Naga Sadhu's take a holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela" in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Published 567 days ago

Woman gets darshan of Naga sadhus after waiting for 2.5 hours at Mahakumbh

A woman shared her experience of seeing the Naga sadhus at Mahakumbh.

Updated 564 days ago

After Paunsh Purnima, focus shifts to first Amrit Snan today

Devotees arrive to take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of ‘Paush Purnima’ during the Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Monday (Deepak gupta/ht )

Updated 567 days ago

Female Naga Sadhus: 7 lesser-known facts about warriors of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Female Naga Sadhus, also known as Mahila Naga Sadhus, are Hindu ascetics who have given up worldly possessions and interpersonal ties in their pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.

Updated 570 days ago

Tales of Hatha Yogis, embracing physical challenges as acts of extreme devotion

Aawahan Akhara Mahant Mahakal Giri (Ht Photo)

Updated 573 days ago

Mahakumbh: Seers embrace spiritual identity as Aadhaar cards reflect gurus, not parents!

Saints camping in tent city of Mahakumbh-2025 with photos of their gurus above them in Prayagraj (HT Photo)

Updated 575 days ago

Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh

Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT Photo)

Updated 576 days ago

Mahakumbh: With akhadas in focus, special tent city to come up in mela area

Tent city in Prayagraj. (HT File)

Updated 732 days ago

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