Hindu mythology is teeming with fascinating stories ... For instance, Takshaka, a powerful Naga king, plays the role of a fierce adversary in the Mahabharata by causing King Parikshit's death ...

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 ...

The festival is steeped in Hindu mythology, dating back to a battle between ... Maha Kumbh is not only about devotees but also about Naga Sadhus. They are the center of attraction in the biggest ...

Naga Sadhus, ancient Indian ascetics, practice strict renunciation and lead austere lives focused on spirituality, celibacy, and purity. They play a significant role in the Maha Kumbh Mela ...

The Maha, or Great Festival, takes place every 12 years. According to Hindu mythology one of four drops of the “elixir of ...