The sadhu akharas at the Kumbh Mela are more than spiritual sanctuaries. These camps, led by ascetic monks, have become ...

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For Sukla Debnath and Rakesh Kumar Roy, the Kumbh Mela’s Mauni Amavasya wasn't a spiritual cleansing, but a brush with death ...

Naga Sadhvis challenge traditional gender roles by having equal status in their spiritual groups. They take part in debates and religious activities, showing that women can lead spiritually too. At ...

Authorities say that at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela ...

The Amrit Snan on Mouni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh 2025 will begin at 4 AM during the Brahm Muhurat. This ritual holds ...

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In India, which is entrenched in patriarchy, even Kumbh Mela, which many see as a great leveller, is a manifestation of male ...

On Sunday, these women joined Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara and completed the process of sannyasa as per rituals.

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a recruitment process commenced for initiation into Naga Sanyas. Thousands of aspiring sanyasis are ...

The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj sees over 100 women initiated as Naga Sanyasini, marking a significant spiritual journey.