Offbeat: Do female Naga sadhus also remain naked? Know about her mysterious life!
There has been a long tradition of sages and saints in Hinduism. In this tradition of sadhus, some men are also Naga sadhus. Naga sadhus are discussed everywhere when there is a Kumbh Mela, But very few people would know that Naga Sadhus are not only men but women are also Naga Sadhus. These women Naga sadhus are not seen much. They come in front of people only on certain days. Let's know about these female Naga sadhus.
Generally, such sadhus are seen only in special functions like Kumbh Mela. These Naga sadhus have special importance in Hinduism. Because after doing a lot of penance, she got the title of Naga Sadhu. Their rules are also very strict. Naga sadhus include not only men but also women.
What are women Naga sadhus like?
Unlike male Naga sadhus, female Naga sadhus do not go naked. She wears saffron-colored stitched clothes. Like men, they also have hair, they also apply ashes. Tilak is applied on the forehead. She wears clothes but she is allowed to wear only one piece of cloth. This is called Ganti. Other sadhvi women of the ashram are called the Naga sadhus as mothers.
The life of Naga Sadhus is very difficult. He gets this position only by doing severe penance. With long hair, charred limbs, and a stick in hand, becoming a Naga Sadhu is not as easy as it seems. This process is also very difficult for female Naga sadhus. They spend many years in forests and mountains and do penance. They do Pindadan, and Keshavan even while they are alive. It is only after renouncing many things that are found in ordinary life that she receives the title of female Naga Sadhu from her guru.
When do female Naga sadhus appear?
Women Naga sadhus live far away from the common people. Their aim is to worship the Lord. So they come to bathe in the holy water of the river in front of the common citizens during the Kumbh or Maha Kumbh festival.
There is a lot of attraction towards Naga sadhus in society. There is not much difference in the appearance of male and female Naga sadhus. Along with this, like other Naga sadhus, they also have to do severe penance.
