Thousands of Naga Sadhus Take Holy Dip in India's Maha Kumbh Mela Festival
2025-01-14
Reuters
The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of India's most revered Hindu festivals, kicked off with a spectacular 'royal bath' ceremony, where scores of naked Hindu ascetics, or Naga Sadhus, took a holy dip in the sacred rivers of northern India. With their dreadlocks flowing, these ascetics smeared in holy ash charged into the water, marking the beginning of the Great Pitcher Festival. This sacred ritual is a key part of the Kumbh Mela, which attracts millions of devotees and is considered a significant spiritual experience. The festival is a celebration of faith, spirituality, and cultural heritage, with the 'royal bath' being a major highlight. Popular keywords like Hindu festivals and spiritual experiences are associated with this event.
