Why do Naga Sadhus perform Pind Daan while still alive? Is it merely a ritual of detachment or does it signify a deeper ...

PHOTO: Walking along the streets of India, you will meet plenty of different types of Sadhus, some of which decorate their faces with the ashes of human remains. (photos by Shannon Wolf) Given that ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Thousands of devotees jostle behind bamboo fences to get a glimpse of the grand procession of the naked, ash-smeared and armed Hindu holy men. The Naga Sadhus are the highlight ...

Four Pune sadhus, mistaken for terrorists, were badly thrashed by a mob in Ulhasnagar on Wednesday. The sadhus were in a Tata Sumo parked outside Sharda Vidyaniketan School and were chatting with some ...

6 lesser-known facts about female Naga Sadhus During initiation, they perform their own "Pind Daan," a ritual usually done after death, to mark the start of their new life.

What Is Brahma Patra? When Naga Sadhus are seen sitting around a fire on the ghats of Prayagraj, their bodies are smeared ...

5 fascinating facts about Naga Sadhus The holy bath is said to have been first taken by those considered disciples of Lord Shiva, known as Naga Sadhus.

The 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela is expected to face controversy once again, as differing opinions have emerged among sadhus and mahants regarding its organisation. The sadhus and mahants of ...

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 and ...