Naga Sadhus and Aghoris are participating in Maha Kumbh 2025. Both will participate in Amrit Snan on the day of Mauni Amavasya. Both are worshippers of Lord Shiva, although there is a big difference in their method of worship…
Kumbh Mela 2025: The second Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh is approaching. In this bath also, Naga Sadhus will be given the opportunity to take the first bath and after them their Akharas and Aghori will also take a dip in the holy river. After this his devotees will take bath in Sangam. Both Naga Sadhu and Aghori Sadhu are worshipers of Shiva, but there is a big difference in the method of worship of both, which very few people know. In such a situation, let us try to know and understand the worship method of Naga Sadhu and Aghori…
Difference between Naga Sadhu and Aghori Sadhu
First of all let us know what is the difference between Naga Sadhu and Aghori Sadhu. The credit for the origin of Naga Sadhus goes to Adi Shankaracharya. It is said that when Adi Shankaracharya established 4 monasteries, a group was formed to protect them which had no fear of anything and could fight in any situation. After this a group of Naga Sadhus was formed.
While the origin of Aghori Sadhu is considered to be Guru Lord Dattatreya, Aghori also worship Lord Shiva like Naga, but they also worship Mother Kali. Aghori follow Kapalika tradition. Aghoris have no fear of both death and life.
What is the worship method of Naga Sadhus?
Naga Sadhus are worshipers of Lord Shiva, they offer ashes, water and Belpatra on Shivalinga. Both fire and ashes have an important place in the worship of Nagas. Apart from this, after the Mahakumbh, Naga Sadhus go to the Himalayas, forests, caves for penance and through meditation and yoga they remain absorbed in Bhole Shankar.
What is the worship method of Aghori sadhus?
At the same time, Aghori consider Shiva as the only path to salvation. Aghori Sadhus are also worshipers of Lord Shiva and also worship Goddess Kali, but their method of worship is not like that of Naga Sadhus but is completely different. Aghori perform 3 types of sadhana, which include dead body, Shiva and cremation method. In dead body sadhana, Aghori worship by offering meat and liquor, in Shiva sadhana, they perform penance by standing on one leg on the dead body and in cremation sadhana, Aghori perform havan in the cremation ground. It is said that they also perform tantra mantras.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on religious faith and folk beliefs. There is no scientific evidence for it. India TV does not give proof of the truth of even a single thing.)
