Attention drawn to Naga Sadhu devotees who arrived for holy bath at Gangasagar Fair.

South 24 Parganas, body covered with ashes, Trishul Damru in hands, matted hair— “Passengers are gathering just to get a glimpse of him.” “It is very cold, the wind is cool – yet the Naga Sadhus are engrossed in their naked bodies. According to them, the body is not real, the soul is.” “Naga Sadhus leave their world, family, social relations—everything and devote themselves to the meditation of God. Naga Sadhus have separated from the worldly attachments in search of salvation. There is no need for them to cover their body, because according to them shame, fear – all are illusions. “Fasting day after day, meditating in front of the fire, sometimes standing on one leg—all this is a routine of the Naga Sadhus' daily routine, According to him, “Ganga is not just a place of pilgrimage, it is also a center of energy accumulation for Naga Sadhus. The administration has made strict security arrangements to handle the crowd of lakhs of people. Separate arena for Naga Sadhus, Separate security zone. Special arrangements have been made for the movement and practice of Naga Sadhus. Some leave the Akhara and approach the devotees naked, while some shout at the devotees. The enthusiasm of people to get a glimpse of the Nagas can be clearly seen in the fair.” “Even in today's world, Naga Sadhus are like the living history of old India. His presence on the sacred land of river Ganga even today awakens in the minds of people the question of sacrifice, penance and knowing oneself.” “Just as bathing in river Ganga is a symbol of purifying oneself, similarly Naga Sadhus are the greatest symbol of renunciation. Colorful names of Naga Sadhus that have made a place in the minds of most of the devotees are Number Baba, DJ Baba, Lighting Baba, etc.