The Kali Sena chief also noted that Richhariya had been present for 'bhojan prasad' at Niranjani Akhara with Mahant Ravindra Puri — the president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad. Visuals ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest religious and cultural festival, has started in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This grand celebration of Sanatan Dharma has drawn millions of devotees ...

Their entry in the holy city of Prayagraj marks the beginning of the Kumbh Mela. The Kinnar Akhara Although not officially recognised by the Akhara Council, the Kinnar Akhara has gained prominence ...

Only after intense meditation, fasting, and mastery of ascetic practices are they formally inducted into an Akhara (spiritual monastic order). In a realm often dominated by male ascetics ...

From Kirti Toran to Statue of Unity, Gujarat embraces development & heritage; Andhra, Punjab showcase culture ...

MUMBAI - Millions of Hindu pilgrims are gathering in India to bathe in sacred waters for the six-week-long Kumbh Mela festival -- from the very old to babies, cave-dwelling monks to science teachers.

On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight. In the afternoon, the Akahara ...

Member of the Niranjani Akhara and renamed as Kamala, Laurene was dressed in a long white apparel combined with an orange shawl while performing the ritual. She offered another orange shawl to the ...

In a shocking development just days before the Maha Kumbh 2025 begins, the Juna Akhara has expelled Mahant Kaushal Giri for seven years after allegations surfaced that he accepted a 13-year-old ...

Mahant Hari Giri also confirmed that a minimum age limit of 22 years has now been set for girls to be initiated as sanyasins into the Akhara. LUCKNOW: A 13-year-old girl, Gauri Giri, who was ...

As the religious warrior clan, Naga sadhus are well-trained in different weaponry, which are prized possessions of the akhara. Besides, the Naga sadhus also displayed their talent in stick fighting.

The saints of Shaiv tradition’s Shri Taponidhi Anand Akhara entered the Mela area with a majestic procession led by Naga Sanyasis, Acharyas, Mandaleshwars, and Mahamandaleshwars, riding ...