The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 occurred on Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025. The second Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh will be done on Mauni Amavasya on 29 January 2025. In this, Naga Sadhus will ...

Many Naga Sadhus journey to the Himalayas and other secluded locations for rigorous penance, sustaining themselves on fruits and flowers, seeking self-realization and enlightenment.

During the Maha Kumbh 2025, around 12,000 ascetics will become Naga sanyasis in various akharas after a rigorous 12-year ...

The Naga Sadhus became the center of attraction during the last Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, captivating thousands of ...

The process of initiating new Naga Sadhus has commenced at the Akharas along the banks of the Sangam as part of the preparations for Mauni Amavasya during the Maha Kumbh. Both Udasi Akharas and the ...

a renowned Naga Sadhu. Their penance and prayers are central to their preparation for the Amrit Snan. Shankarpuri Maharaj elaborated, “The adornment of Naga Sadhus is deeply linked to Lord Shiva.

Naga Sadhus, who are considered the followers of Lord Shiva, are believed to be the first to take the holy dip due to their intense penance and devotion to Lord Shiva. This tradition, where Naga ...

These aspiring naga sadhus are already members of the akhadas ... They will then be sent to ‘forests’ to do penance. While the traditional belief is that they are being sent to the ‘forest ...

After sunset, Shuddhi Yagna was performed to purify the aspiring Nagas during which Naga Sadhus did penance in front of the fire pit. In the middle of the night, in front of Juna Peethadheeshwar ...