Millions of Hindu pilgrims followed them into the confluence ... These ascetics — called Naga Sadhus — are part of religious orders that were once mercenary armies who generally revere ...

Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga sadhus look different. To most, they may not exactly exude charm, but they spend hours on their ‘17 shringar’—unlike the 16 traditional ...

Upon reaching the temple, the sadhus were given special darshan, where they performed Rudrabhishek with sacred offerings of milk, honey, and bel leaves to Lord Shiva. (PTI photo) It is believed ...

According to Hindu belief, this is the point at which ... On the way back to the riverbank, Naga sadhus sit by the roadside. Anyone who throws 10 or 20 rupees to the naked men covered in ashes ...

On Monday morning, Naga Sadhus assembled at Hanuman Garhi ... an important site in Hindu mythology. Here, Holi is marked by a unique combination of music, meditation, and colors.