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Mahakumbh 2025: Naga Sadhus do these 17 'Shringar' | Heart-warming pics

Published on: January 09, 2025 23:21 IST
People are always curious to know about the mysterious lifestyle and attire of Naga Sadhus, who are the major attractions in the Mahakumbh Mela. Like every Mahakumbh, this year too, they arrived at the venue in their traditional attire.
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People are always curious to know about the mysterious lifestyle and attire of Naga Sadhus, who are the major attractions in the Mahakumbh Mela. Like every Mahakumbh, this year too, they arrived at the venue in their traditional attire.
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Naga Sadhus, detached from the world, participate in the Mahakumbh Mela in large numbers. They have broken the bonds of worldly illusions but they also take full care of Shringar (makeup).
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Naga Sadhus do 17 Shringars (makeups) before participating in the Shahi Snan royal bath. Here, we are going to give you information about the 17 Shringar of Naga Sadhus.
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During Mahakumbh, Naga Sadhus first take a Shahi Snan. Considering the religious importance of Naga Sadhus, Naga Akhadas are respectfully allowed to take the first bath.
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Naga Sadhus also make grand preparations for the Shahi Snan. It is believed that Naga Sadhus do 17 Shringar before the holy bath. Let us know about these seventeen adornments of Naga Sadhus.
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17 adornments of Naga Sadhus are: Bhabhut, Langot, Chandan, Bangle on the feet (silver or iron), Panchkesh, Ring, Garland of flowers (to tie around the waist), Tongs in hands, Roli paste on forehead, Damaaru, Kamandal, Weaved matted hair, Tilak, Kajal, Bracelet on hands, Vibhuti paste, and Rudraksha.
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Naga Sadhus take a dip in the Mahakumbh when their sadhana is complete and they are purified. On the contrary, common people become pure after taking a dip in the Ganga.