New Delhi. Mahakumbh has started grandly in Prayagraj, which will continue for 45 days till its conclusion on 26th February. In this Mahakumbh, 40 crore devotees are expected to take a dip of faith at the Triveni Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Like every time, this time also Naga Sadhus have become the center of special attraction in Kumbh. Kumbh Mela cannot be imagined without Naga Sadhus. Along with male Naga Sadhus, female Naga Sadhus are also an important part of this tradition. Their lifestyle, dress and sadhana are completely different from the common people.
life of female naga sadhus
Female Naga Sadhus are completely away from household life. His day starts with worship and also ends with meditation. Their life is full of difficulties and they live completely isolated from the world.
Who makes a female Naga Sadhu?
Female Naga Sadhus are called ‘Mai’. She lives in Dashnam Sanyasini Akhara. Akharas of Vaishnav, Shaiva and Udasin sects are responsible for becoming a Naga Sadhu.
The gathering of sages and saints from India and abroad has started for Maha Kumbh on the banks of river Ganga at the confluence of Prayagraj. All the saints and mahatmas are ready to take a holy dip in this great festival which is organized once in 12 years. The glimpse of preparations and enthusiasm is now clearly visible in the city. Among the general public… pic.twitter.com/m9BjHCc5T2
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Process of becoming a Naga Sadhu
The process of becoming a female Naga Sadhu is quite difficult. In this one has to follow celibacy for 10-15 years. She has to prove before the Guru that she has surrendered herself to God. Before becoming a Naga Sadhu, a woman has to offer her Pind Daan while she is alive.
costumes and lifestyle
Female Naga Sadhus wear saffron colored unstitched cloth ‘Ganti’. It is mandatory for them to apply tilak on their forehead. His daily routine includes chanting Lord Shiva in Brahma Muhurta in the morning and worshiping Lord Dattatreya in the evening.
Food and accommodation
Female Naga Sadhus eat roots, fruits, herbs and leaves. During the Kumbh Mela, arrangements are made for them to stay in separate Akharas. During the royal bath, they take bath in the river after the bath of male Naga sadhus.