At first glance, it sounds too good to be true. Its name derives from two Sanskrit roots—ashwa meaning horse, and gandha for essence, that is, the herb makes users as strong as horses.

The accommodation arrangements for devotees during the Kumbh Mela are a complex logistical feat that requires coordination ...

That’s called enlightenment. That’s why it’s called moksha in Sanskrit. Moksha means liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It’s a novel concept to the Western mind, but if you ...