Mahakumbh 2025: Why do Nagas wear loincloths while bidding farewell to Mahakumbh? This is the reason

Naga Sadhu: Naga Sadhus remain naked in Maha Kumbh with ashes smeared on their body, but while leaving Maha Kumbh, Naga Sadhus wear a loincloth. Let us know that when Naga Sadhus remain naked in the entire Maha Kumbh, then why do they wear loincloth while returning from there.

Mahakumbh 2025: Maha Kumbh is going on in Prayagraj. Naga Sadhus are the main attraction in it. However, now the Akharas and Naga Sadhus have bid farewell to the Maha Kumbh. Now Naga Sadhus will play Masane Ki Kholi in Kashi on Mahashivratri. After this, Nagas will go to Akharas, while some Naga Sadhus will go to places like the Himalayas, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Amarkantak, and Girnar. There Naga Sadhus will do penance and meditation. Now Naga Sadhus will be seen in Nashik Kumbh, which will be held in the year 2027.

Why do Nagas wear loincloth while bidding farewell to Maha Kumbh?

When Naga Sadhus come to Maha Kumbh, they keep ashes wrapped around their body. Nagas do not wear any clothes on their body in Maha Kumbh. They adorn themselves in Maha Kumbh and walk with a trident in their hands, but do you know that when Naga Sadhus take leave from Maha Kumbh, they have a cloth on their body? Naga Sadhus come to Maha Kumbh without clothes, but while bidding farewell to Maha Kumbh, they wear a loincloth. After all, why do Nagas wear loincloth while bidding farewell to Maha Kumbh? What is the reason behind this? Let us know.

To get out of the mundane world

When Naga Sadhus have to leave the worldly world, they wear a loincloth as clothing. Naga Sadhus bid farewell to Maha Kumbh wearing a loincloth. Nagas can remain naked in events like Maha Kumbh and Kumbh, but Nagas also have to follow rules to live a normal life. In the worldly world, they have to wear a loincloth or at least some clothes on their body.

Langot is a symbol of self-restraint

Langot is not just considered a garment but also a symbol of self-restraint. Langot reminds Naga Sadhus that they have renounced the world and its material pleasures and now their only aim is to worship God and do penance. The rules of Naga Sadhus of Akhadas are very strict. When Naga Sadhus go to any religious event or place, they are asked to wear Langot or Sadhu's clothes.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. NC does not confirm it.

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