Their dual identity as ascetics and warriors has shaped their role in protecting Hinduism for centuries. Naga Sadhus are the ancient ascetics whose spiritual practices have been held in great ...

Naga Sadhus successfully defended Shiv Mandirs from invaders and the Mughals. Aurangzeb's special army of Muslims, which was formed to denigrate Hindu temples and monuments, was defeated hundreds ...

In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the snake or Naga, Sanskrit for “serpent”, is often depicted as a divine or semidivine being with spiritual and physical powers. In Southeast Asian countries ...

Their protective nature is contrasted with their potential for vengeance, mirroring the Hindu philosophical concept of duality in existence. For instance, Takshaka, a powerful Naga king ...

Naga Sadhus, often revered as ascetics who have renounced worldly life, hold a significant place in Hinduism. While much attention is often given to their male counterparts, the lesser-known ...

Nagaland and Naga-inhabited areas in neighbouring States ... A working member of the NNPG told The Hindu, “We have conveyed all our demands to the Government of India, the delay is at their ...

Worshipping Naga on this day leads people to receive protection alongside wisdom and karmic balance. Through Hindu tradition, snakes have maintained their status as protectors of sacred wisdom ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (Reuters) - Ash-smeared and dreadlocked Naga sadhus or Hindu ascetics, naked except for rosary beads and garlands and smoking wooden pipes, are a huge draw at the world's largest ...