Its central feature is the shahi snan (royal baths).These ceremonial baths are led by groups of sadhus, including naga sadhus ...

Even the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang mentioned the Magh Mela in Prayagraj ... the spiritual energy of the Kumbh is so potent that it is visible from space. The mystery of Naga Sadhus The Naga ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela serves as a grand stage for Naga Sadhvis to display their devotion and spiritual power. Their participation in processions and rituals like the Shahi Snan is not just a visual ...

Today's scenes from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj... IMAGE: A Naga sadhu blesses a devotee during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters IMAGE: Amit Kumar ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela offers a unique chance to interact with or observe the 13 Akharas (monastic orders of saints), including the Naga Sadhus, who are known for their asceticism and unique traditions.

A woman named Kamya posted on X that she was blessed to attend the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela and take darshan of Naga Babas there. "Finally got darshan of the Naga Sadhus at 6am after waiting 2.5 ...

Over the next six weeks, a staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, on the riverbanks in the city of Prayagraj. Every 12 ...

For, it is the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, a time when people gather for what is described as the biggest religious congregation in the world. This once-in-144-years excitement is palpable on the ...

The Kumbh Mela is what it is because of the devotion of millions who make it an experience like no other. It is experiencing the heart and soul of India and the brotherhood of mankind. IMAGE ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India - Millions of Hindu pilgrims are gathering in India to bathe in sacred waters for the six-week-long Kumbh Mela festival ... ascetics known as Naga sadhus, who attend the ...