Notes from the Field: The Naked Holy Men (Kumbh Mela)

Name: Notes from the Field: The Naked Holy Men (Kumbh Mela)
Uploaded: 2014-07-02T17:43:25Z
Duration: P213S
Description: One of the most well-known symbols of the Kumbh Mela is the naked men known as Naga Sadhus. Why are they naked, and what happens when host Bruce Feiler joins a Naga Sadhus in his tent? Find out!

Clip: Episode 5 | 3m 33s | Video has closed captioning.

One of the most well-known symbols of the Kumbh Mela is the naked men known as Naga Sadhus. Why are they naked, and what happens when host Bruce Feiler joins a Naga Sadhus in his tent? Find out!

Aired: 12/30/14

Rating: NR

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Funding for Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hans and Margret Rey/Curious George Fund, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by public television viewers.

Notes from the Field: The Naked Holy Men (Kumbh Mela)

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