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 ...

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 ...

Centuries ago, Kaundinya, an Indian mariner, journeyed to the Mekong Delta, encountering Queen Soma of the Naga clan. Their ...

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 ...

On October 18, Mr. Ravi had told The Hindu that the Naga peace process will conclude by October 31 adding that there would be no separate flag or constitution for the Nagas as being demanded by ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Tuesday, numbers are expected to exceed 20 million, and the spectacle will be special as it will see ash-smeared naked Hindu holy men with matted dreadlocks, known as Naga sadhus, take a dip at ...