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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 on Jan 16, 2026 05:28 am IST

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Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

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)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:49 pm IST

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)

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Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:38 am IST

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)

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Updated on Mar 02, 2025 02:33 pm IST

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)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2025 09:46 pm IST

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)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 08:18 am IST

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)

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Updated on Feb 08, 2025 09:07 pm IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2025 07:34 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 05:00 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:42 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:30 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 10:41 pm IST

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

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Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:33 pm IST

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.

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:49 am IST

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 )

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:52 am IST

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.

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Updated on Jan 11, 2025 12:43 pm IST

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

Aawahan Akhara Mahant Mahakal Giri (Ht Photo)

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Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:44 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:36 am IST

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)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 05:16 am IST

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

Tent city in Prayagraj. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:56 am IST

Ayodhya: Hanuman Garhi Naga sadhus perform ‘buddhi-shuddhi’ yajna for Champat Rai

The sadhus have also demanded Champat Rai’s removal as the general secretary of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust formed to oversee the Ram temple construction in Ayodhya.

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Published on Sept 19, 2020 12:19 pm IST

‘No more high’: Naga sadhus at Kumbh vow to quit smoking, hand over chillums at Ramdev’s call

A Naga Sadhu smokes outside his tent ahead of the "Kumbh Mela", in Prayagraj, January 13, 2019. Many sadhus on Thursday promised to quit smoking chillum after call by yoga guru Ramdev.

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Updated on Feb 01, 2019 11:43 am IST