Allahabad saw a landmark religious procession led by transgender people, including Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (pictured) The northern Indian ... sadhus (holy people), ahead of the Kumbh Mela festival ...
Attended by millions from around the world, India’s unparalleled ... esoteric Naga Sadhus, symbolic of renouncing all worldly pleasures, may be the prominent face of Kumbh Mela.
Pilgrims come from across India and around the world ... One of the most well-known symbols of the Kumbh Mela is the naked men known as naga sadhus. Why are they naked, and what happens when ...
The Naga Sadhus, known for their ash-covered bodies and renunciation ... Their role extends beyond religion, fostering community service. The Akharas of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 are more than just ...
Sadhus from the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara take part in a Nagar Pravesh procession ahead of the Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Sunday, November 3, 2024.