Maha Kumbh 2025: What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? Know how they are made and when did their tradition start

Is there a mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

Maha Kumbh 2025: The world of Naga Sadhus is very mysterious. The most special thing is that Naga Sadhus do not wear clothes. They remain naked even in the harsh cold. They roam around with Dhuni or ash on their bodies.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Maha Kumbh will start from January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Due to this, the city of Sangam, Prayagraj, is in the news all over the world. Preparations for the Maha Kumbh are going on in full swing. Sadhus and saints have started arriving at the Maha Kumbh fair. Sadhus and saints have great importance in Sanatan Dharma. However, the Naga Sadhus who come to Kumbh are the center of attraction for the people. Kumbh cannot be imagined without Naga Sadhus. The attire and food habits of Naga Sadhus are completely different from those of common people. We will tell you how Naga Sadhus are made and where they live.

Naga Sadhus do not wear clothes

The world of Naga Sadhus is very mysterious. The most special thing is that Naga Sadhus do not wear clothes. They remain naked even in the bitter cold. They roam around with Dhuni or Bhasm on their body. Naga means naked. Naga Sanyasis remain naked throughout their lives. He considers himself a messenger of God.

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

Process of becoming a Naga Sanyasi

The process of becoming a Naga Sanyasi is very long and difficult. Naga Sanyasis are made by Akharas. Every Akhara has its own beliefs and traditions and according to that, they are given initiation. In many Akharas, Naga Sadhus are also called by the name of Bhutto. After joining the Akhara, they are given all the small tasks to do along with Guru Seva.

Life is very complicated

The life of Naga Sadhus is very complicated. It is said that it takes a long time of 12 years for any person to become a Naga Sadhu. After becoming a Naga Sadhu, he leaves the crowded life of village or city and goes to the forests on the mountains to live.

His abode is at a place where no one comes and goes. 6 years are very important in the process of becoming a Naga Sadhu. During this time, he acquires the necessary information to become a Naga Sadhu. During this period, he wears only a loincloth. He takes a vow in the Kumbh Mela, after which he abandons even the loincloth and does not wear clothes for the rest of his life.

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

Brahmacharya Shiksha

At the beginning of the process of becoming a Naga Sadhu, one has to first take Brahmacharya Shiksha. After getting success in this, Mahapurush Diksha is given. After this, Yagyopaveet takes place. After completing this process, he does Pinddaan for himself and his family which is called Bijwan. He does 17 Pinddaan in which 16 are for his family members and the 17th is for himself. After doing his Pinddaan, he declares himself as dead after which his previous birth is considered to be over. After Pinddaan, all the signs of his previous birth including Janeu, Gotra are erased.

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

Naga monks do not sleep on beds

Because of this, worldly life has no importance for Naga monks. Naga monks consider their community as their family. They live in huts and do not have any special place or house. The biggest thing is that Naga monks do not even use beds to sleep.

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

They are proficient in the art of war

Naga sadhus are allowed to beg alms from only seven houses in a day. If they do not get alms in these houses, they have to remain hungry. Naga monks eat only once a day. Naga sadhus always remain naked and are proficient in the art of war. They live in different Akharas. Most of the Naga monks live in Juna Akhara. Adiguru Shankaracharya started the tradition of Naga sadhus living in the Akharas.

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

Naga Sadhus have mysterious powers

It is said that Naga Sadhus have mysterious powers. They acquire these powers after doing rigorous penance. But it is said that they never misuse these powers. They solve people’s problems with their powers. But not of every one . They solve the problems of the people who are real needy and deserving .

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

In Hinduism, there is a belief of cremating the dead body of any human being after his death, which has been going on for centuries. But the bodies of Naga Sadhus are not cremated. Naga ascetics are cremated after death by giving them Bhu-Samadhi. Naga Sadhus are given Bhu-Samadhi by making them sit in the posture of Siddha Yoga.

What is the mysterious world of Naga Sadhus? – Photo: Adobe Stock

When and how did the tradition of Naga Sanyasis begin

It is mentioned in religious texts that in the eighth century, the beliefs and temples of Sanatan Dharma were being destroyed. Seeing this, Adi Guru Shankaracharya established four monasteries and from there took the responsibility of protecting Sanatan Dharma. After this, Adi Guru Shankaracharya felt that only scriptures are not enough to protect Sanatan traditions, weapons are also needed. Then he started the Akhada tradition. In this, training was started for the sanyasis who are ready to die for the protection of religion. Naga Sadhus are considered to be the protectors of the religion of those Akhadas.

Mahakumbh 2025: Who is the three feet tall Chhotu Baba who became the topic of discussion in the Mahakumbh fair, has not bathed for 32 years

Mahakumbh 2025: Chhotu, who has become the center of attraction among the devotees, is only 3 feet 8 inches tall. Baba has claimed that he has not bathed for 32 years. This claim of his has also attracted the attention of the people. I will remain here  during the Mahakumbh fair, he added.

Who is the 3 feet tall Chhotu Baba who became the topic of discussion at the Maha Kumbh Mela – Photo: ANI

Mahakumbh 2025: Mahakumbh Mela 2025 will start from January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which will run till February 26. Earlier, the arrival of saints and sages has started in the Mahakumbh Mela. Naga sadhus are the biggest center of attraction in this fair. However, during this time many such sadhus also reach, who become the center of attraction due to their unique style. 57-year-old Gangapuri Maharaj, who came from Kamakhya Peeth of Assam in Mahakumbh, has also become a topic of discussion among the people. Gangapuri Maharaj is also known as Chotu Baba.

Chhotu Baba is only three feet eight inches tall

Chhotu, who has become the center of attraction among the devotees, is only 3 feet 8 inches tall. Baba has claimed not to have bathed for 32 years. This claim of his has also drawn the attention of the people. Abi is going to stay here during the Mahakumbh Mela. Chhotu Baba has also set up his camp on the banks of the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.

Reason behind not bathing for 32 years

The devotees who come here meet him and talk to him. He also blesses people. Chhotu Baba’s different style has become a topic of discussion among the people in the fair. He has told many interesting things about himself. He has also told the reason behind not bathing for 32 years. Gangapuri Maharaj said, I have not bathed for 32 years, because one of my wishes has not been fulfilled yet. I will not bathe in the Ganga. However, on attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, he said that I am happy to be here. I am also happy to see that all of you are here.

Gangapuri Maharaj does not want to make his secret resolution public. He said that when his resolution is completed, he will first take a dip in the Kshipra river. He believes that internal purity is more important than external cleanliness.

First time in Prayagraj Mahakumbh

Gangapuri Maharaj has come for the first time in Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Gangapuri Maharaj is a Naga saint of Juna Akhara. He is associated with Kamakhya Peeth of Assam. You can guess his popularity from the fact that as soon as he comes out on the road, people try to take photos and selfies with him. Due to this, he hides in the camp or does sadhna in solitude on the banks of Ganga.