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Mahakumbh 2025: Who are Naga Sadhus? know interesting facts about them | Pics

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh is a revered religious fair that is organised every 12 years when Jupiter completes its one revolution around the sun. The fair has been a centre of attraction for the whole world for centuries. One of the special attractions is Naga Sadhus.

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Edited By: Shubham Bajpai
Updated: January 09, 2025 15:41 IST
Naga Sadhus have a long history as evidence of their heritage can be found in the coins and paintings of Mohenjo-Daro. These ancient pieces depict Naga sadhus worshipping Lord Shiva in the Pashupatinath form.
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Naga Sadhus have a long history as evidence of their heritage can be found in the coins and paintings of Mohenjo-Daro. These ancient pieces depict Naga sadhus worshipping Lord Shiva in the Pashupatinath form.
Naga Sadhus are revered ascetics known for their intense spiritual practices and complete renunciation of worldly possessions.
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Naga Sadhus are revered ascetics known for their intense spiritual practices and complete renunciation of worldly possessions.
During the Maha Kumbh Mela, they play a significant role, symbolising the spirit of devotion and penance. Their presence adds a mystical dimension to the fair, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.
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During the Maha Kumbh Mela, they play a significant role, symbolising the spirit of devotion and penance. Their presence adds a mystical dimension to the fair, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.
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Becoming a Naga Sadhu requires immense courage and commitment, as they cannot use worldly items to adorn their bodies; instead, they apply ash on themselves, which becomes their form of adornment.
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Becoming a Naga Sadhu requires immense courage and commitment, as they cannot use worldly items to adorn their bodies; instead, they apply ash on themselves, which becomes their form of adornment.
Naga Sadhus do not wear clothes, except for a saffron cloth, which does not fully cover the body. They also observe strict celibacy and follow a sattvic diet.
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Naga Sadhus do not wear clothes, except for a saffron cloth, which does not fully cover the body. They also observe strict celibacy and follow a sattvic diet.
The unique lifestyle and rituals of Naga Sadhus make them a central attraction and serve as a reminder of the profound spiritual significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela.
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The unique lifestyle and rituals of Naga Sadhus make them a central attraction and serve as a reminder of the profound spiritual significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela.
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Naga Sadhus play a significant role in the Kumbh Mela, especially during the Shahi Snan, a sacred ritual that acknowledges their spiritual importance.
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Naga Sadhus play a significant role in the Kumbh Mela, especially during the Shahi Snan, a sacred ritual that acknowledges their spiritual importance.
As the sun rises over the sacred rivers, Naga Sadhus march in processions accompanied by chants, drums, and the sound of conch shells, reflecting their traditions.
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As the sun rises over the sacred rivers, Naga Sadhus march in processions accompanied by chants, drums, and the sound of conch shells, reflecting their traditions.
The origin of Naga Sadhus dates back to ancient India when they were established as warrior-ascetics to protect Sanatan Dharma. Naga Sadhus possessed skills in weaponry such as swords, tridents, maces, bows, and arrows to safeguard temples.
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The origin of Naga Sadhus dates back to ancient India when they were established as warrior-ascetics to protect Sanatan Dharma. Naga Sadhus possessed skills in weaponry such as swords, tridents, maces, bows, and arrows to safeguard temples.
Naga Sadhus successfully defended Shiva temples from invaders and Mughals. Their dual identity as warriors and spiritual seekers continues to be reflected in their practices to this day.
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Naga Sadhus successfully defended Shiva temples from invaders and Mughals. Their dual identity as warriors and spiritual seekers continues to be reflected in their practices to this day.
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