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.

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 ...

The leadership of the Juna Akhara acted swiftly to address the matter, expelling Kaushal Giri and ensuring the girl was returned to her family. Trending News Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' collects ...

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 ...

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 ...

Several prominent Akharas, including Atal Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara, Niranjani Akhara, Ahwan Akhara, and Juna Akhara—the largest Akhara in the Sanyasi tradition—have already set up their ...

As per tradition, Anand Akhara also joined the camp entry procession of Niranjani Akhara. The procession followed a structured order with Acharyas, Mandaleshwars, and Mahamandaleshwars of the ...