colour-soaked chaos of Kumbh Mela, few figures capture the imagination as profoundly as the Naga Sadhus. Draped in bhasma (ash), with their naked bodies—a canvas of ritual devotion—these ...

Thus, I spoke to some of the Naga Sadhus who are still there in the mela area and explained why we wanted their help and the impact they could have in changing lives. They agreed to support us by ...

A non-profit organisation, Eyebetes Foundation, has roped in Naga Sadhus to spread the message among pilgrims to get their eyes checked free of cost at a camp in the Arail side of Kumbh Mela.

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan. 23 -- The Maha Kumbh Mela not only showcases the ... who can remain Digambara (naked), female Naga Sadhus wear a single piece of unstitched saffron cloth, known as "Ganti ...

For Naga Sadhus, Atta or wheat flour, is a staple food. Naga Sadhus call it "Bhasmi'', referring to ash, which represents their purity and the impermanence of life. They frequently prepare rotis ...