Known for their self-discipline and unwavering spirit, the sadhus moved forward in perfect order, following the directives of their akhara leaders. Amid the rhythmic beats of drums, their energy ...

After this, their Akhara and Aghori Sadhu will also ... but their worship method is different from Naga sadhus. Aghoris perform three types of sadhna: Shava Sadhna, Shiva Sadhna and Shamshan ...

The Mahant of another Akhara explained that not every candidate will be made a Naga Sadhu, as many were found ineligible during the investigation. PTI Last Updated : 19 January 2025, 15:14 IST ...

Glimpses of the Peshwai procession, which marks the arrival of sadhus and other members of an akhara, for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. IMAGE: Seers from the Shri Taponidhi Anand ...

However, the female Naga Sadhu goes to take a bath after the male Naga Sadhu. In the Akhara, Naga sadhvis are called by the nicknames Mai, Avdhutani or Naagin. ALSO READ: Mahakumbh: Unable to make ...

As the religious warrior clan, Naga sadhus are well-trained in different weaponry, which are prized possessions of the akhara. Besides, the Naga sadhus also displayed their talent in stick fighting.

Naga Sadhus or Hindu holy men from Niranjani Akhara and devotees cross a pontoon bridge spanning the river Ganga as they take part in a religious procession during ’Peshwai’ or the arrival of ...

IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti, January 14, 2025. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo IMAGE: A devotee dressed up as Lord ...

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 14 (ANI): The Naga sadhus of the Niranjani and Anand ... Giri led the processions of the Niranjani Akhara for the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh on ...

While some Naga sadhus were seen riding horses and beating the traditional drums others displayed their talents with different weaponry. As the mahants of the akhara accompanied the presiding ...