A visit by ‘Jangam’ sudhus to a household is considered equivalent to a visit from Lord Shiva himself, and they are regarded as superior to fixed lingas (stone idols installed in temples). A group of ...

New Delhi: The holy city of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is all set to host the grand Mahakumbh starting from January 14. Saints and seers from all across the country have started gathering in Prayagraj ...

Mahashivatri is an auspicious day for all the Hindus around the globe. The festival is observed on a new moon day on the 11th month of the Nepali lunar calendar. On this day, worshippers mark the ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh started with great pomp in Prayagraj, the first Amrit Snan started on January 14 on the day of Makar Sankranti. According to the reports, today 13 Akharas will participate ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: Millions of devotees gathered to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti, marking the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh. During this sacred event, sadhus from 13 ...

Upon reaching the temple, the sadhus were given special darshan, where they performed Rudrabhishek with sacred offerings of milk, honey, and bel leaves to Lord Shiva. (PTI photo) It is believed that ...

Photographer Kieron Nelson who documents the lives of vanishing tribes and cultures worldwide give is a glimpse in the world of Sadhus in Nepal. This caste has renounced all material and sexual ...

Draped in ash from head to toe, adorned with intricately braided locks, kohl-lined eyes, and carrying tridents, damrus, and kamandals, Naga Sadhus mesmerized devotees as they took the first Amrit Snan ...

6 lesser-known facts about female Naga SadhusDuring initiation, they perform their own "Pind Daan," a ritual usually done after death, to mark the start of their new life.

Naga Sadhus’ sacred shringars include bhasma, langot, chandan, iron anklets, panchkesh, tilak, rudraksha, rings, garlands, chimta, damru, kamandalu, jatas, vibhuti ...

Every year, thousands of celebrants gather at a temple complex in Nepal’s capital in honor of Shiva, one of Hinduism’s most revered gods. The temple complex of Pashupatinath, on the banks of the ...

Mahashivatri is an auspicious day for all the Hindus around the globe. The festival is observed on a new moon day on the 11th month of the Nepali lunar calendar. On this day, worshippers mark the ...