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Sadhus and Householders

Kumbh Mela brings together people from very different walks of life. Among the crowds are Sadhus who have chosen a life of renunciation, as well as families and householders who continue to live with their everyday responsibilities. They may follow very different lifestyles, but both come to Kumbh Mela with a...

Rudraksha

Rudraksha beads are a familiar sight around many Sadhus, especially those following the Shaiva tradition. At Kumbh Mela, visitors may notice Sadhus wearing Rudraksha malas along with other traditional symbols of their spiritual life. But Rudraksha is not simply an ornament worn by ascetics. For many devotees, it...

Kushavarta Kund Trimbakeshwar

Kushavarta Kund is one of the most sacred places in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, and holds a special place in the religious traditions of the region. Located close to the famous Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, this ancient kund is closely associated with the origin of the Godavari River. For pilgrims, a visit here is not...

Life of a Sadhu

A Kumbh Mela day is not the same for everyone. While pilgrims spend their time taking holy baths, visiting temples, attending prayers, and exploring the festival, Sadhus follow a more disciplined routine centred around spiritual practices. Their day can include meditation, prayers, rituals, time at the Akhara,...

What Do Sadhus Eat

The life of a Sadhu during Kumbh Mela is simple and deeply connected with spiritual practice. While millions of pilgrims come to the festival for holy baths, prayers, and darshan, many people are also curious about how Sadhus live during these days, including what do Sadhus eat during Kumbh Mela . Their food is...

Amrit Snan Day

The Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 will bring millions of pilgrims to Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar for prayers, rituals and holy bathing. Among the most important days of the Mela are the Amrit Snan , when the Akharas take part in traditional processions and bathe in the sacred waters. For many pilgrims, seeing these...