Naga Sadhus light their Dhuni as soon as Kumbh starts and they sit in front of it and meditate until Kumbh ends. Nagas consider it a symbol of Shiva.
The arena of Naga Sadhus has become a topic of discussion in Maha Kumbh. Many Nagas have been practicing Hatha Yoga for years, while some Nagas are seen immersed in the devotion of their worshipper. Naga Sadhus have lit Dhuni in their respective camps, which is a mystery in itself. Nagas consider their Dhuni very sacred, they believe that Dhuni is a form of Panchtatva. Nagas do penance by sitting near this Dhuni. Let’s know the mystery of this Dhuni…
Dhuni is considered sacred
Naga Sadhus consider Dhuni a symbol of Lord Shiva, due to which they do not let it become impure under any circumstances. Naga Sadhus give a special place to Dhuni in their life, they meditate in front of this Dhuni and they also cook their food on this Dhuni. You may be surprised to know that Nagas cook their own food. The entire routine of Nagas is based on this Dhuni. They adorn themselves with the ashes of this Dhuni and also do penance.
They do penance in front of Dhuni till Kumbh Mela
Nagas consider Dhuni as a direct deity. Whatever offerings are given to them, they themselves also consume the same. Dhuni is also considered as the form of Agni Dev. They also do their penance in front of this Dhuni till Kumbh Mela. After Kumbh Mela, Naga Sadhus go to deserted places like forests, Himalayas etc. Nagas consider this Dhuni as the symbol of Lord Shankar.
Nagas are connected through Dhuni
Naga Sadhus believe that they are connected to their beloved Lord Shankar through this Dhuni. They also offer offerings to the gods through this Dhuni. Along with this, they also meditate on Lord Shiva by sitting in front of it. For this reason, they apply the ashes of this incense on their bodies, which helps them experience their deity.
