Here, rituals were more than ceremonies; they were living expressions of devotion, culture, and community. While listening to a Sadhu engaged in a spiritual discussion with his disciples ...

Two key rituals define the transformation into a Naga Sadhu. First is the cutting of the braid, which symbolizes the severing of all social ties. Once this ritual is performed, the individual ...

Sadhus perform rituals while taking a holy dip at the Sangam ... Purnima' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj. A sadhu shakes off water droplets from his hair after taking a holy ...